Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
IBM Cloud Pak for Data System - Cyclops has a SQL injection issue that could let a remote, logged-in attacker alter database-backed information. The public record rates this medium severity because exploitation requires low privileges and shows limited integrity impact.
Executive priority
Treat as a scheduled but real security fix. Prioritize faster if Cyclops is reachable by many internal users, exposed across network boundaries, or supports sensitive operational data.
Technical view
CVE-2025-36220 is CWE-89 SQL injection in IBM Cloud Pak for Data System - Cyclops 11.3.0.2 through Interim Fix 002. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure appears limited to organizations running IBM Cloud Pak for Data System - Cyclops version 11.3.0.2 or the listed interim fix level, especially where authenticated users can reach the affected service over a network.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not cite CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. Public details support a remote, low-privilege SQL injection condition, but do not provide endpoint, parameter, or exploit-status details.
Researcher notes
The CVSS vector says confidentiality and availability are not impacted, while the description says attackers could view, add, modify, or delete information. Treat impact details as vendor-record limited until IBM advisory specifics are reviewed.
Mitigation direction
- Review IBM advisory node 7273923 for the applicable fix or patch level.
- Patch or update affected Cyclops deployments per IBM guidance.
- Restrict network access to Cyclops administrative or application interfaces.
- Limit low-privilege user access to only required roles.
- Monitor IBM support channels for revised fix or impact guidance.
Validation and detection
- Inventory IBM Cloud Pak for Data System - Cyclops deployments and versions.
- Confirm whether any instance is version 11.3.0.2 or Interim Fix 002.
- Check IBM advisory node 7273923 for fixed version applicability.
- Review application and database logs for unusual data modification activity.
- Verify access controls for low-privilege accounts reaching the service.
Public sources used
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CWE-89: Database access and collection lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 4.3 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N2.81.4ibmVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
4.3MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273923CVE reference, ibm · vendor-advisory, patch
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CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.