Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
IBM watsonx.data intelligence can expose sensitive technical details in browser error messages. An authenticated remote user could use that information to better understand the system and support later attacks. This is not reported as actively exploited and has a medium CVSS score, but it matters for environments handling sensitive data or exposed to many users.
Executive priority
Treat as a scheduled remediation item, not an emergency, unless the product is broadly accessible or supports sensitive workflows. Patch planning should align with IBM guidance and normal change windows, with faster action for externally reachable or multi-user deployments.
Technical view
CVE-2025-36328 is a CWE-209 information disclosure issue in IBM watsonx.data intelligence 5.2.0, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, and 5.3.0. CVSS 3.1 is 4.3: network reachable, low complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, limited confidentiality impact, no integrity or availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to organizations running affected IBM watsonx.data intelligence versions. The CVSS vector indicates an attacker needs low-privileged access, reducing internet-wide risk but leaving concern for authenticated users, compromised accounts, or shared tenant environments.
Exploitation context
The provided sources do not report active exploitation, and the CVE is not listed as KEV. The weakness leaks sensitive information through detailed browser error messages, which may help attackers plan follow-on activity rather than directly compromise the system.
Researcher notes
The source data does not specify exact sensitive fields exposed, affected components, or fixed versions. Avoid assuming exploitability beyond authenticated information disclosure. Focus validation on version inventory, error-message behavior, and confirmation against IBM’s advisory.
Mitigation direction
- Identify IBM watsonx.data intelligence deployments and versions.
- Prioritize affected versions: 5.2.0, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, and 5.3.0.
- Review IBM advisory 7277801 for the official fix or update path.
- Apply vendor-provided patches or upgrades according to IBM guidance.
- Restrict access to authenticated users with a valid business need.
Validation and detection
- Confirm installed watsonx.data intelligence version against the affected list.
- Check IBM advisory 7277801 for fixed-version details.
- Review application error handling for sensitive details shown in browsers.
- Inspect logs or tickets for recurring detailed browser error messages.
- Re-test after remediation to confirm sensitive error output is suppressed.
Public sources used
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CWE-209: Information exposure and cloud metadata 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:L/I:N/A:N
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/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:L/I:N/A:N
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7277801CVE reference, ibm · vendor-advisory, patch
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Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information
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