CVE-2025-36041

IBM MQ improper certificate validation

Description

IBM MQ Operator LTS 2.0.0 through 2.0.29, MQ Operator CD 3.0.0, 3.0.1, 3.1.0 through 3.1.3, 3.3.0, 3.4.0, 3.4.1, 3.5.0, 3.5.1 through 3.5.3, and MQ Operator SC2 3.2.0 through 3.2.12 Native HA CRR could be configured with a private key and chain other than the intended key which could disclose sensitive information or allow the attacker to perform unauthorized actions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Issues mentioned by this security bulletin are addressed in - IBM MQ Operator v3.6.0 CD release that included IBM supplied MQ Advanced 9.4.3.0-r1 container image. IBM MQ Operator v3.2.13 SC2 release that included IBM supplied MQ Advanced 9.4.0.11-r3 container image. IBM MQ Container 9.4.3.0-r1 release. Note: CVE-2025-36041 is applicable only for IBM MQ Operator v3.6.0 CD and IBM supplied MQ Advanced 9.4.3.0-r1 container image. IBM strongly recommends applying the latest container images.

Category

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM MQ Operator
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7236608 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36041?
CVE-2025-36041 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-36041?
To fix CVE-2025-36041: Issues mentioned by this security bulletin are addressed in - IBM MQ Operator v3.6.0 CD release that included IBM supplied MQ Advanced 9.4.3.0-r1 container image. IBM MQ Operator v3.2.13 SC2 release that included IBM supplied MQ Advanced 9.4.0.11-r3 container image. IBM MQ Container 9.4.3.0-r1 release. Note: CVE-2025-36041 is applicable only for IBM MQ Operator v3.6.0 CD and IBM supplied MQ Advanced 9.4.3.0-r1 container image. IBM strongly recommends applying the latest container images.
Is CVE-2025-36041 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-36041 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-36041?
CVE-2025-36041 affects IBM MQ Operator.
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