CVE-2025-36157

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management incorrect authorization

Description

IBM Jazz Foundation 7.0.2 to 7.0.2 iFix035, 7.0.3 to 7.0.3 iFix018, and 7.1.0 to 7.1.0 iFix004 could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to update server property files that would allow them to perform unauthorized actions.

Remediation

Solution:

  • IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading to iFixes detailed below: IBM recommends customers on ELM 7.0, 7.0.1 or any version below 7.0.2 to upgrade your products to Maintenance release 7.0.2. Optionally, upgrade to the latest 7.1.0 version and apply below fix. Affected Product(s)Version(s)Remediation/Fix/InstructionsIBM Engineering Lifecycle Management - Jazz Foundation7.0.2Download and install 7.0.2 iFix035-sec https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes  or laterIBM Engineering Lifecycle Management - Jazz Foundation7.0.3Download and install 7.0.3 iFix018-sec https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes  or laterIBM Engineering Lifecycle Management - Jazz Foundation7.1.0Download and install 7.1.0 iFix004-sec https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes  or later   Apart from installing these iFixes, kindly perform the following additional step as mentioned below: 1. Set the Advanced property named "setup.isRegistrationHandlerServiceOpen" to "False" under Jazz Team Server (JTS) > Server Administration > Advanced property page and save your changes.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7242925 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36157?
CVE-2025-36157 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-36157?
To fix CVE-2025-36157: IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading to iFixes detailed below: IBM recommends customers on ELM 7.0, 7.0.1 or any version below 7.0.2 to upgrade your products to Maintenance release 7.0.2. Optionally, upgrade to the latest 7.1.0 version and apply below fix. Affected Product(s)Version(s)Remediation/Fix/InstructionsIBM Engineering Lifecycle Management - Jazz Foundation7.0.2Download and install 7.0.2 iFix035-sec https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes  or laterIBM Engineering Lifecycle Management - Jazz Foundation7.0.3Download and install 7.0.3 iFix018-sec https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes  or laterIBM Engineering Lifecycle Management - Jazz Foundation7.1.0Download and install 7.1.0 iFix004-sec https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/downloadFixes  or later   Apart from installing these iFixes, kindly perform the following additional step as mentioned below: 1. Set the Advanced property named "setup.isRegistrationHandlerServiceOpen" to "False" under Jazz Team Server (JTS) > Server Administration > Advanced property page and save your changes.
Is CVE-2025-36157 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-36157 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-2025-36157?
CVE-2025-36157 affects IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management.
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