CVE-2025-36427: 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, 14:05 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 30% 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 26 Oct 2026.
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 (20)
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5.0:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5.0:*:*:*:*:unix:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5.0:*:*:*:*:aix:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5.0:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5.0:*:*:*:*:zos:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:db2:11.5.9:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
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AI-suggested
European organizations should implement the following specific mitigations: 1) Monitor IBM’s security advisories closely and apply patches or updates as soon as IBM releases them for affected Db2 versions. 2) Restrict database access strictly to trusted and authorized users, employing network segmentation and firewall rules to limit exposure. 3) Enforce the principle of least privilege for database users to reduce the risk of exploitation by limiting who can execute complex queries. 4) Implement query monitoring and anomaly detection to identify unusual or malformed queries that could indicate exploitation attempts. 5) Regularly audit database logs and user activities for signs of suspicious behavior. 6) Consider deploying database activity monitoring (DAM) solutions that can alert on abnormal query patterns. 7) In environments where patching is delayed, consider temporary compensating controls such as disabling or restricting features that process special elements in queries if feasible. 8) Educate database administrators and security teams about this vulnerability and response procedures.
Description
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) could allow a user to cause a denial of service due to insufficient validation of special elements in data query logic.