CVE-2025-36104

MEDIUM

Published Jul 12, 2025 Modified Jul 23, 2025 CWE-277 CWE-732

Description

IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.0 and 5.2.3.1 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from files due to the insecure permissions inherited through the SMB protocol.

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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:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-277 CWE-277

CWE-732 CWE-732

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	storage_scale	All
ibm	storage_scale	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7239562

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36104? +

IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.0 and 5.2.3.1 could allow an authenticated user to obtain sensitive information from files due to the insecure permissions inherited through the SMB protocol. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2025-36104? +

CVE-2025-36104 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-2025-36104? +

CVE-2025-36104 affects products from ibm, specifically: storage_scale. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-36104? +

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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