CVE-2025-27899 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 discloses sensitive information in an environment variable that could aid in further attacks against the system.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Db2 Recovery Expert	5.5.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-526

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-27899?

CVE-2025-27899 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 discloses sensitive information in an environment variable that could aid in further attacks against the system.

How severe is CVE-2025-27899?

CVE-2025-27899 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-27899?

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