CVE-2025-27900
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Open Redirect Vulnerability in IBM DB2 Recovery Expert Enables Phishing

Publication date: 2026-02-17

Last updated on: 2026-02-26

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.
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Published
2026-02-17
Last Modified
2026-02-26
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-02-17
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-27900
EUVD
EUVD-2025-207709
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Showing 3 associated CPEs
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ibm db2_recovery_expert 5.5.0
ibm db2_recovery_expert 5.5.0
ibm db2_recovery_expert 5.5.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-601 The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.
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Executive Summary

IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 contains a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to perform phishing attacks through an open redirect. By convincing a victim to visit a specially crafted website, the attacker can exploit this flaw to spoof the URL shown to the user, redirecting them to a malicious site that appears trustworthy.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact you by enabling attackers to trick users into visiting malicious websites that seem legitimate. This can lead to the attacker obtaining highly sensitive information from the victim or launching further attacks against them.

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