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6.3
IBM DB2 Recovery Expert allows user impersonation after session timeout
CVE-2025-27898
Summary
IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 requires an update to prevent an authenticated user from taking on another user's identity after their session has timed out. This could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive information. Users should check for and apply the latest updates to mitigate this risk.
What to do
No fix is available yet. Check with your software vendor for updates.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fix available |
|---|---|---|---|
| ibm | db2_recovery_expert | 5.5.0 | – |
| ibm | db2_recovery_expert | 5.5.0 | – |
| ibm | db2_recovery_expert | 5.5.0 | – |
Original title
IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 does not invalidate session after a timeout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.
Original description
IBM DB2 Recovery Expert for LUW 5.5 Interim Fix 002 does not invalidate session after a timeout which could allow an authenticated user to impersonate another user on the system.
nvd CVSS3.1
6.3
Vulnerability type
CWE-613
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7259901 Vendor Advisory Patch
Published: 17 Feb 2026 · Updated: 11 Mar 2026 · First seen: 6 Mar 2026