CVE-2025-36423: IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows · Improper Validation of Specified Quantity in Input
Affects IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and WindowsSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.2% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 19% 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:U/C:N/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 30 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 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IBMDb2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Ibmibm/db2pkg:rpm/ibm/db2Other threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
CPE configurations (10)
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:zos:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:12.1.3:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
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AI-suggested
1. Apply official IBM patches or updates as soon as they become available for Db2 versions 12.1.0 through 12.1.3. Monitor IBM security advisories for patch releases related to CVE-2025-36423. 2. Restrict local user access to database servers to only trusted and necessary personnel, implementing the principle of least privilege. 3. Employ robust access controls and monitoring to detect unauthorized local access attempts or suspicious activities on database hosts. 4. Implement application-level input validation and sanitization to complement database protections, reducing the risk of malformed queries reaching the database engine. 5. Use database connection auditing and logging to identify anomalous query patterns or repeated failures that may indicate exploitation attempts. 6. Consider isolating critical database servers in hardened network segments with limited user access and enhanced monitoring. 7. Prepare incident response plans specifically addressing denial of service scenarios affecting database availability. 8. Conduct regular security training for administrators and users with local access to raise awareness of the risks and proper handling of database systems.
Description
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 12.1.0 - 12.1.3 could allow a local user to cause a denial of service due to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic.