CVE-2025-27368 is an information disclosure vulnerability classified under CWE-497, affecting IBM OpenPages versions 9.0 and 9.1. The root cause is insufficient security controls on certain REST endpoints used by the OpenPages user interface, which allow authenticated users to retrieve system metadata beyond their authorized access scope. This metadata could include sensitive configuration details or system information that should be restricted. The vulnerability requires the attacker to have valid credentials (low privilege user) but does not require additional user interaction, making it easier to exploit once credentials are obtained. The CVSS v3.1 score is 4.3 (medium), reflecting the network attack vector, low attack complexity, and limited confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. No public exploits have been reported yet, but the exposure of sensitive metadata could aid attackers in further reconnaissance or privilege escalation attempts. IBM OpenPages is widely used in enterprise environments for governance, risk, and compliance management, making the confidentiality of system metadata critical to maintaining security posture. The lack of patches at the time of reporting necessitates immediate mitigation steps to limit exposure.

For European organizations, the exposure of sensitive system metadata in IBM OpenPages can lead to increased risk of targeted attacks, including privilege escalation and lateral movement within the network. Since OpenPages is often deployed in financial, regulatory, and compliance contexts, unauthorized disclosure of system details could undermine trust, violate data protection regulations such as GDPR, and expose organizations to compliance penalties. Attackers leveraging this vulnerability could gain insights into system configurations, user roles, or security controls, facilitating more sophisticated attacks. Although the vulnerability does not directly compromise data integrity or availability, the confidentiality breach can have cascading effects on organizational security and regulatory compliance, especially in sectors with stringent data governance requirements.

Organizations should implement strict access controls to limit user privileges within IBM OpenPages, ensuring users only have access to necessary system areas. Monitoring and logging of REST API calls should be enhanced to detect anomalous access patterns or attempts to retrieve unauthorized metadata. Network segmentation and application-layer firewalls can help restrict access to OpenPages interfaces to trusted users and systems. Until IBM releases official patches, consider deploying compensating controls such as disabling or restricting vulnerable REST endpoints if feasible. Conduct regular audits of user permissions and review system metadata exposure risks. Additionally, educate users on credential security to prevent unauthorized access. Once patches are available, prioritize timely deployment following thorough testing in controlled environments.