IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. (CVE-2025-14753)
IBM Cloud Pak for Data version 5.1.2 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to access arbitrary files on the system by sending specially crafted URL requests with "dot dot" sequences (/../). This vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2025-14753 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw by crafting URL requests containing sequences such as /../ to traverse directories and view arbitrary files on the affected system. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to read sensitive files on the system without authentication, potentially exposing confidential information. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but has a high confidentiality impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2 could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. (CVE-2025-14753)
Description
IBM Cloud Pak for Data version 5.1.2 contains a directory traversal vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to access arbitrary files on the system by sending specially crafted URL requests with "dot dot" sequences (/../). This vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.5.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-14753 describes a directory traversal vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Data 5.1.2. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this flaw by crafting URL requests containing sequences such as /../ to traverse directories and view arbitrary files on the affected system. This vulnerability is classified under CWE-22 (Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to read sensitive files on the system without authentication, potentially exposing confidential information. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability but has a high confidentiality impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-jr48-8c9j-r4v6
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2025-14753"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aade51455bf5e2cf5edc00b
Added to database: 09/19/2026, 01:27:48 UTC
Last enriched: 09/19/2026, 01:40:56 UTC
Last updated: 09/19/2026, 03:01:24 UTC
Views: 2
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