CVE-2025-1838: cloud pak for — Fix

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 24.0.0 and 24.0.1 through 24.0.1 IF001 Authoring allows an authenticated user to bypass client-side data validation in an authoring user interface which could cause a denial of service.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-602 CWE-602

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	cloud_pak_for_business_automation	All
ibm	cloud_pak_for_business_automation	All
ibm	cloud_pak_for_business_automation	All
ibm	cloud_pak_for_business_automation	All
ibm	cloud_pak_for_business_automation	All
ibm	cloud_pak_for_business_automation	All
ibm	cloud_pak_for_business_automation	All
ibm	cloud_pak_for_business_automation	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7232429

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1838? +

IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation 24.0.0 and 24.0.1 through 24.0.1 IF001 Authoring allows an authenticated user to bypass client-side data validation in an authoring user interface which could cause a denial of service. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-1838? +

CVE-2025-1838 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.5 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-1838? +

CVE-2025-1838 affects products from ibm, specifically: cloud_pak_for_business_automation. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-1838? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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