MEDIUM
CVE-2025-36335
CWE-256Published: April 30, 2026· Updated: May 1, 2026
6.2
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.01%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:1.6th
Official Description
IBM watsonx.data intelligence 5.2.0, 5.2.1, 5.3.0, 5.3.1 stores user credentials in plain text which can be read by a local user.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2025-36335 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 6.2.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/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-2025-36335
CVSS Score6.2 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-256
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.01%
PublishedApr 30, 2026
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2025-36335 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.