CVE-2025-36221
Default Passwords in IBM Cloud Pak for Data System
Publication date: 2026-05-26
Last updated on: 2026-05-26
Assigner: IBM Corporation
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ibm | cloud_pak_for_data_system | From 11.3.0.2 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-1392 | The product uses default credentials (such as passwords or cryptographic keys) for potentially critical functionality. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in IBM Cloud Pak for Data System versions 11.3.0.2 through Interim Fix 002. It involves the use of default passwords that come from the manufacturing process and are used during the installation process. Because these default passwords are known or predictable, an attacker could exploit this to bypass authentication mechanisms.
How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
This vulnerability involves the use of default passwords during the installation process, which could allow an attacker to bypass authentication.
By allowing unauthorized access, this vulnerability could potentially lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, which may impact compliance with standards and regulations such as GDPR and HIPAA that require protection of personal and health information.
However, the provided context does not explicitly state the direct impact on compliance with these regulations.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
The vulnerability involves the use of default passwords from the manufacturing process during installation, which could allow an attacker to bypass authentication.
Immediate mitigation steps include changing any default passwords used during installation to strong, unique passwords to prevent unauthorized access.
Additionally, applying any available patches or updates from IBM for the affected versions of IBM Cloud Pak for Data System is recommended once they become available.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to bypass authentication on the affected IBM Cloud Pak for Data System. This means unauthorized users might gain access to the system without proper credentials, potentially leading to unauthorized actions or access to sensitive data.