CVE-2025-36440: IBM Concert · Insufficiently Protected Credentials
Affects IBM ConcertSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 5.1 Medium.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 4% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 25 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: 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 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IBMConcert | Affected
| Fixed in– |
CPE configurations (2)
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:concert:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:concert:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
AI-suggested
Until IBM releases an official patch, organizations should implement strict local user access controls to limit who can log into systems running IBM Concert. This includes enforcing the principle of least privilege, ensuring only trusted users have local access, and disabling or restricting unnecessary local accounts. Monitoring and auditing local user activities on affected systems can help detect unauthorized attempts to access sensitive functions or data. Network segmentation and host-based access controls can further reduce the risk by isolating critical systems. Organizations should also review and harden IBM Concert configurations to minimize exposure of sensitive information. Once IBM releases patches or updates, organizations must prioritize applying them promptly. Additionally, consider deploying endpoint detection and response (EDR) solutions to identify suspicious local activity indicative of exploitation attempts. Educating system administrators and users about the risk and signs of exploitation can enhance early detection and response.
Description
IBM Concert 1.0.0 through 2.2.0 could allow a local user to obtain sensitive information due to missing function level access control.