IBM Db2 clpplus Exposes Credentials on Linux/UNIX/Windows (11.1-12.1)
CVE-2025-36131 Published on November 7, 2025
IBM Db2 information disclosure
IBM Db2 11.1.0 through 11.1.4.7, 11.5.0 through 11.5.9, and 12.1.0 through 12.1.3 for Linux, UNIX and Windows (includes Db2 Connect Server) clpplus command exposes user credentials to the terminal which could be obtained by a third party with physical access to the system.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-36131 can be exploited with physical access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Privacy violation Vulnerability?
The product does not properly prevent a person's private, personal information from being accessed by actors who either (1) are not explicitly authorized to access the information or (2) do not have the implicit consent of the person about whom the information is collected.
CVE-2025-36131 has been classified to as a Privacy violation vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-36131
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Affected Versions
IBM Db2:- Version 11.1.0, <= 11.1.4.7 is affected.
- Version 11.5.0, <= 11.5.9 is affected.
- Version 12.1.0, <= 12.1.3 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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