Review reviewHigh

CVE-2025-36221

IBM Cloud Pak for Data System - Cyclops, cloud pak for data system - cyclops

IBM Cloud Pak for Data System - Cyclops 11.3.0.2 through Interim Fix 002 IBM Cloud Pak for Data System uses default passwords default passwords from the manufacturing process for use during the installation process, which could allow an attacker to bypass authentication.

CVSS
7.5
EPSS
0.27%
18.7% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2026.05.27
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability0.27%
Technical severityCVSS 7.5

Vulnerability overview

IBM Cloud Pak for Data System - Cyclops 11.3.0.2 through Interim Fix 002 IBM Cloud Pak for Data System uses default passwords default passwords from the manufacturing process for use during the installation process, which could allow an attacker to bypass authentication.

Affected product and versions

Product
IBM Cloud Pak for Data System - Cyclops, cloud pak for data system - cyclops
Affected versions
>= 11.3.0.2 <= Interim Fix 002, < 11.3.0.2, 11.3.0.2
Fixed versions
11.3.0.2

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that IBM Cloud Pak for Data System - Cyclops, cloud pak for data system - cyclops and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CWE
CWE-1392
CVE-2025-36221 — IBM Cloud Pak for Data System - Cyclops, cloud pak for data system - cyclops | SECUFOCUS NOW