CVE-2025-36252
TS4500 Tape Library Insufficient Session Expiration
Description
IBM Storage TS4500 Library 1.1.1.6 through 1.12.0.3 IBM TS4500 Tape Library/Diamondback Tape Library does not invalidate session which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 19, 2026, 11:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 19, 2026, 11:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the TS4500 Library firmware to a non-vulnerable version.
- Ensure proper session management controls are enforced.
- Review and restrict access for authenticated users.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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CVE-2025-36252.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7292611 |
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description IBM Storage TS4500 Library 1.1.1.6 through 1.12.0.3 IBM TS4500 Tape Library/Diamondback Tape Library does not invalidate session which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L Added CWE CWE-613 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2025/36xxx/CVE-2025-36252.json">CVE-2025-36252</a> Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7292611