SB2026041006 - Multiple vulnerabilities in CICS Transaction Gateway Desktop Edition and CICS Transaction Gateway for Multiplatforms



SB2026041006 - Multiple vulnerabilities in CICS Transaction Gateway Desktop Edition and CICS Transaction Gateway for Multiplatforms

Published: April 10, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026041006
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Cross-site scripting (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-12635)

The disclosed vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient sanitization of user-supplied data. A remote attacker can trick the victim to follow a specially crafted link and execute arbitrary HTML and script code in user's browser in context of vulnerable website.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow a remote attacker to steal potentially sensitive information, change appearance of the web page, perform phishing and drive-by-download attacks.


2) Use of hard-coded cryptographic key (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14923)

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty could provide weaker than expected security when using the Security Utility when administering security settings. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.