CVE-2025-27898 — MEDIUM (6.3)

Vulnerability Description

IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 does not invalidate session after a timeout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.

CVSS Score

6.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2 Recovery Expert	5.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-613

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7259901Vendor AdvisoryPatch

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-27898?

CVE-2025-27898 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 does not invalidate session after a timeout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.

How severe is CVE-2025-27898?

CVE-2025-27898 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-27898?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Db2 Recovery Expert.