CVE-2025-36396
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Publication date: 2026-01-20
Last updated on: 2026-01-26
Assigner: IBM Corporation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ibm | application_gateway | From 23.10 (inc) to 25.09 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-79 | The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. |
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How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can impact you by allowing an authenticated user to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially altering the application's intended functionality. This can lead to the disclosure of credentials within a trusted session, which may compromise user accounts and sensitive information. [1]
How can this vulnerability be detected on my network or system? Can you suggest some commands?
There are no specific detection commands or methods provided for this vulnerability. Detection would generally involve verifying the version of IBM Application Gateway in use to see if it falls within the vulnerable versions 23.10 through 25.09. [1]
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The immediate step to mitigate this vulnerability is to promptly update IBM Application Gateway to the latest version. For containerized deployments, this can be done by pulling the latest container image using the command: `docker pull icr.io/ibmappgateway/ibm-application-gateway:[tag]` where [tag] is the latest published version. No other workarounds or mitigations are provided. [1]
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2025-36396 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM Application Gateway versions 23.10 through 25.09. It allows an authenticated user to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, which can alter the intended functionality of the application and potentially lead to the disclosure of credentials within a trusted session. [1]