CVE-2025-36187
Received Received - Intake
Information Disclosure in IBM Knowledge Catalog Logs via Local Access

Publication date: 2026-03-25

Last updated on: 2026-03-31

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Knowledge Catalog Standard Cartridge 5.0.0, 5.0.1, 5.0.2, 5.0.3, 5.1, 5.1.1, 5,1.2, 5.1.3, 5.2.0, 5.2.1 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local privileged user.
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Published
2026-03-25
Last Modified
2026-03-31
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-03-26
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-36187
EUVD
EUVD-2025-209040
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 10 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm knowledge_catalog 5.0.0
ibm knowledge_catalog 5.0.1
ibm knowledge_catalog 5.0.2
ibm knowledge_catalog 5.0.3
ibm knowledge_catalog 5.1
ibm knowledge_catalog 5.1.1
ibm knowledge_catalog 5.1.2
ibm knowledge_catalog 5.1.3
ibm knowledge_catalog 5.2.0
ibm knowledge_catalog 5.2.1
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CWE ID Description
CWE-532 The product writes sensitive information to a log file.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in IBM Knowledge Catalog Standard Cartridge versions 5.0.0 through 5.2.1. It involves the storage of potentially sensitive information in log files. These log files can be accessed and read by a local user who has privileged access to the system.

Impact Analysis

The impact of this vulnerability is that a local privileged user could gain access to sensitive information stored in log files. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential data, potentially compromising the security and privacy of the system or its users.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability involves IBM Knowledge Catalog Standard Cartridge versions 5.0.0 through 5.2.1 storing potentially sensitive information in log files accessible to local privileged users.

This exposure of sensitive information in logs could potentially impact compliance with standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive data and restrict unauthorized access.

However, specific effects on compliance or mitigation measures are not detailed in the provided information.

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