MEDIUM
CVE-2025-27899
CWE-526Published: February 17, 2026· Updated: Feb 18, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:6.6th
Official Description
IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 discloses sensitive information in an environment variable that could aid in further attacks against the system.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-27899 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Mentioned vendors (from description):
IBM
CPE data not yet available in NVD for this CVE.
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2025-27899
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-526
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.03%
PublishedFeb 17, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-27899 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.