Overview
In the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity, keeping track of the latest vulnerabilities remains a top priority. One such vulnerability, CVE-2025-36222, has been identified in the IBM Fusion series, including IBM Fusion 2.2.0 through 2.10.1, IBM Fusion HCI 2.2.0 through 2.10.0, and IBM Fusion HCI for Watsonx 2.8.2 through 2.10.0. This vulnerability arises due to insecure default configurations, potentially exposing AMQStreams without client authentication. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to perform unauthorized actions. With the potential for system compromise or data leakage, this vulnerability should not be taken lightly.
Vulnerability Summary
CVE ID: CVE-2025-36222
Severity: High (CVSS: 8.7)
Attack Vector: Network
Privileges Required: None
User Interaction: None
Impact: System compromise or data leakage
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Product | Affected Versions
IBM Fusion | 2.2.0 – 2.10.1
IBM Fusion HCI | 2.2.0 – 2.10.0
IBM Fusion HCI for Watsonx | 2.8.2 – 2.10.0
How the Exploit Works
The vulnerability arises due to IBM Fusion’s default configurations, which do not adequately secure AMQStreams. This lack of client authentication can potentially expose AMQStreams to unauthorized access and manipulation. An attacker, with access to the network, could exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted requests to the AMQStreams interface, thereby performing unauthorized actions. Such actions could result in system compromise or data leakage.
Conceptual Example Code
Below is a conceptual example of how the vulnerability might be exploited. This example represents a malicious HTTP request:
POST /amqstreams HTTP/1.1
Host: target.example.com
Content-Type: application/json
{ "malicious_payload": "Perform Unauthorized Action" }In this example, the attacker sends a POST request to the AMQStreams interface (`/amqstreams`). The `malicious_payload` in the request could contain a command or set of instructions designed to exploit the insecure configuration, leading to unauthorized actions.
Please note, this is a conceptual example and does not represent a real-world exploit. Actual exploitation of this vulnerability may require a deep understanding of the system architecture and advanced knowledge in network security.
Mitigation Guidance
IBM has released patches to address this vulnerability, and users are strongly advised to apply these updates immediately. In cases where immediate patching is not feasible, the use of a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure. Regularly monitor system and network activity for any signs of intrusion. As a long-term solution, consider revising default configurations to ensure robust security settings and to minimize potential attack surfaces.
