MEDIUM
CVE-2025-14689
CWE-1284Published: February 17, 2026· Updated: Feb 18, 2026
6.5
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.05%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:14.8th
Official Description
IBM Db2 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 could allow an authenticated user to cause a denial of service due to improper neutralization of special elements in data query logic with federated objects.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-14689 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
IBM1 product
db2
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7259964Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2025-14689
CVSS Score6.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-1284
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.05%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedFeb 17, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-14689 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.