Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
IBM Db2 can place sensitive information, including possible credential material, into diagnostic log files under specific testcase-bucket execution conditions. A local user on the database host could read those logs. This is not described as remote compromise, but it can expose secrets that protect business data.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation for production Db2 servers with multiple local users, shared administration access, or high-value credentials. This is a confidentiality issue, not a known remotely exploitable emergency, but credential exposure can expand impact beyond the affected host.
Technical view
CVE-2025-13755 affects IBM Db2 11.5.0 through 11.5.9 and 12.1.0 through 12.1.4 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows, including DB2 Connect Server. It is CWE-532: insertion of sensitive information into log files. CVSS 3.1 is 5.5 with local access, low complexity, low privileges, and high confidentiality impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely on Db2 hosts where affected versions are installed and local users can access db2diag or related diagnostic logs. The source indicates local access is required, so internet-facing exposure is not the main risk.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not cite active exploitation, and this CVE is not marked KEV. Exploitation would require local user access and relevant diagnostic log contents. No public exploit details are provided in the supplied sources.
Researcher notes
Evidence is limited to the CVE description, CVSS vector, CWE classification, affected ranges, and IBM advisory reference. Do not assume broader Db2 products, remote exploitation, or specific fixed versions without reading IBM’s advisory details.
Mitigation direction
- Review IBM advisory 7273554 for fixed levels and patch instructions.
- Apply IBM-provided Db2 updates for affected 11.5 and 12.1 installations.
- Restrict local access to Db2 hosts and diagnostic log locations.
- Treat exposed log secrets as compromised and rotate affected credentials.
Validation and detection
- Inventory Db2 versions across Linux, UNIX, and Windows hosts.
- Confirm whether deployed versions fall within 11.5.0-11.5.9 or 12.1.0-12.1.4.
- Review db2diag log permissions for unintended local-user readability.
- Check diagnostic logs for sensitive data exposure before and after remediation.
Public sources used
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 5.5 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N1.83.6ibmVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
5.5MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273554CVE reference, ibm · vendor-advisory, patch
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Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File
Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.