Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
CVE-2025-36320 is a stored cross-site scripting issue in IBM watsonx.data intelligence. An authenticated user could place JavaScript into the web interface, changing trusted UI behavior and potentially exposing credentials during an active session.
Executive priority
Treat this as a moderate-priority application security fix. It is not described as internet-wide critical, but credential exposure inside trusted sessions can create business risk if affected systems hold sensitive data.
Technical view
IBM reports CWE-79 stored XSS affecting watsonx.data intelligence 5.2.0, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, and 5.3.0. The CVSS 3.1 score is 6.4 with low complexity, low privileges required, changed scope, and low confidentiality and integrity impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to deployments running the listed IBM watsonx.data intelligence versions where authenticated users can access the Web UI.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not show active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as CISA KEV. Exploitation requires authenticated access to the application.
Researcher notes
The bundle identifies a vendor advisory tagged as patch, but does not include exact fixed versions or mitigation details. Avoid assuming broader IBM products are affected. Validate exposure by product name, version, and authenticated Web UI reachability.
Mitigation direction
- Review IBM advisory 7277801 for fixed versions and patch instructions.
- Apply IBM-provided updates or interim fixes for affected deployments.
- Restrict Web UI access to trusted authenticated users where possible.
- Monitor vendor guidance for any revised affected versions or mitigations.
Validation and detection
- Inventory IBM watsonx.data intelligence deployments and record exact versions.
- Confirm whether any deployment runs 5.2.0, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, or 5.3.0.
- Review application audit logs for suspicious stored content changes.
- Verify remediation status against IBM advisory 7277801.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-79: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- Medium
- CVSS
- 6.4 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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SSVC decision data
CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N3.12.7ibmVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
6.4MediumVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Vulnerability timeline
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- CVE reservedCVE Program
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- CVE publishedCVE Program
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- CVE updatedCVE Program
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ADP provider summaries
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7277801CVE reference, ibm · vendor-advisory, patch
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.