CVE-2025-36396: ibm application_gateway Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 5.4v3.1MediumAnalyzed
Published 20-01-2026Last modified 20-01-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-36396 is a medium (CVSS 5.4) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in ibm application_gateway. EPSS estimates a 0.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 6.7% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
5.4/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.18%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 20-01-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 20-01-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM Application Gateway 23.10 through 25.09 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 5.4Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST5.4MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.18%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
7%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.17% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.18%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- application_gateway≥ 23.10, ≤ 25.09
1 vendor · 1 product