CVE-2025-36408: IBM ApplinX · Cross-site Scripting
Affects IBM ApplinXSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.4 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 8% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 20 Jan 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IBMApplinX | Affected
| Fixed in– |
CPE configurations (1)
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:applinx:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately assess their use of IBM ApplinX 11.1 and restrict access to the web interface to trusted users only. Implement strict input validation and output encoding on all user-supplied data within the application to prevent script injection. Employ web application firewalls (WAFs) with rules targeting XSS attack patterns specific to IBM ApplinX. Enforce multi-factor authentication (MFA) to reduce the risk of credential compromise and limit the impact of stolen credentials. Monitor logs for unusual activity indicative of XSS exploitation attempts or anomalous user behavior. Segregate the ApplinX environment from critical systems to contain potential breaches. Stay alert for IBM patches or updates addressing this vulnerability and apply them promptly once available. Conduct security awareness training for users with access to the system to recognize phishing or social engineering attempts that could lead to credential theft.
Description
IBM ApplinX 11.1 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.