CVE-2025-14807
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HTTP Header Injection in IBM InfoSphere Enables XSS, Hijacking

Publication date: 2026-03-25

Last updated on: 2026-03-26

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 is vulnerable to HTTP header injection, caused by improper validation of input by the HOST headers. This could allow an attacker to conduct various attacks against the vulnerable system, including cross-site scripting, cache poisoning or session hijacking.
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Published
2026-03-25
Last Modified
2026-03-26
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-03-26
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-14807
EUVD
EUVD-2025-209014
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Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm infosphere_information_server From 11.7.0.0 (inc) to 11.7.1.6 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-644 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes web scripting syntax in HTTP headers that can be used by web browser components that can process raw headers, such as Flash.
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Executive Summary

CVE-2025-14807 is an HTTP header injection vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6. It occurs because the software improperly validates input in the HOST headers.

This flaw allows attackers to exploit the system remotely without any privileges or user interaction by injecting malicious content into HTTP headers.

Exploitation can lead to attacks such as cross-site scripting (XSS), cache poisoning, or session hijacking.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can impact you by allowing attackers to compromise the confidentiality and integrity of your system.

  • Cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that can execute malicious scripts in users' browsers.
  • Cache poisoning that can cause users to receive malicious or incorrect cached content.
  • Session hijacking that can allow attackers to take over user sessions and gain unauthorized access.

The vulnerability does not impact system availability but can lead to significant security risks related to data confidentiality and integrity.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate the CVE-2025-14807 vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server, you should apply the specific fixes provided by IBM.

  • Upgrade to IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.1.0 or later.
  • Apply version 11.7.1.6.
  • Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.1.6 Service Pack 2.
  • Reference APAR DT458455 for the patch.

Note that no workarounds or other mitigations are currently available.

Compliance Impact

The provided information does not explicitly address how the CVE-2025-14807 vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

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