CVE-2025-27895
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Cross-Site Scripting in IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for Linux UNIX and Windows

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX and Windows 5.5 IF 2 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

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Published
2026-10-12
Last Modified
2026-10-12
Generated
2026-10-13
AI Q&A
2026-10-12
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2025-27895
EUVD
EUVD-2025-211065

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Vendor Product Version / Range
IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX and Windows 5.5 IF 2

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CWE ID Description
CWE-79 The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for Linux, UNIX and Windows 5.5 IF 2. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, which could alter functionality and potentially lead to credential disclosure during a trusted session.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability is specific to IBM DB2 Recovery Expert's Web UI and requires manual inspection of web traffic and UI behavior. No standard commands are provided for detection. Monitor for unusual JavaScript execution or unexpected UI changes in the Web UI.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal session cookies or credentials, perform actions on behalf of users, or manipulate the Web UI to deceive users into disclosing sensitive information. This could compromise user accounts and data integrity within the application.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating GDPR's data protection principles and HIPAA's security requirements. Organizations may face compliance violations, legal penalties, and reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM DB2 Recovery Expert patch or update to IF 2 or later. Restrict access to the Web UI to trusted networks or users. Implement input validation for Web UI inputs to prevent XSS attacks.

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