CVE-2025-13718
Received Received - Intake
Cleartext Data Exposure in IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager

Publication date: 2026-03-13

Last updated on: 2026-03-18

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager 6.2.3.0 through 6.2.3.5 and 6.2.4.0 through 6.2.4.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.
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Published
2026-03-13
Last Modified
2026-03-18
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-13
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-13718
EUVD
EUVD-2025-208648
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 4 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm sterling_partner_engagement_manager From 6.2.3 (inc) to 6.2.3.6 (exc)
ibm sterling_partner_engagement_manager From 6.2.4 (inc) to 6.2.4.3 (exc)
ibm sterling_partner_engagement_manager From 6.2.3 (inc) to 6.2.3.6 (exc)
ibm sterling_partner_engagement_manager From 6.2.4 (inc) to 6.2.4.3 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-319 The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects IBM Sterling Partner Engagement Manager versions 6.2.3.0 through 6.2.3.5 and 6.2.4.0 through 6.2.4.2. It allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information that is transmitted in cleartext over a communication channel. Because the information is not properly encrypted, unauthorized actors can potentially sniff and capture this data.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that sensitive information could be exposed to unauthorized parties if they are able to intercept the communication channel. This could lead to information disclosure, potentially compromising confidentiality. However, the vulnerability has a CVSS base score of 3.7, indicating a low severity with limited impact since it requires a remote attacker with high attack complexity and no privileges.

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