CVE-2025-36180 — IBM watsonx.data 2.2 through 2.3 IBM Lakehouse does not
CVE-2025-36180 — IBM watsonx.data 2.2 through 2.3 IBM Lakehouse does not properly restrict communication between pods which could allow an attacker to transfer data between pods without restrictions.
What This Means For You
- If your environment is affected by CWE-923, review your exposure and prioritize patching based on your environment. Monitor vendor advisories for CVE-2025-36180 updates and patches.
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IBM watsonx.data Pod to Pod Communication - CVE-2025-36180
title: IBM watsonx.data Pod to Pod Communication - CVE-2025-36180
id: scw-2026-04-30-ai-1
status: experimental
level: critical
description: |
Detects suspicious inter-pod communication within IBM watsonx.data Lakehouse instances (versions 2.2-2.3) by identifying processes attempting to communicate with other pods using paths indicative of the vulnerable Lakehouse components. This bypasses intended network segmentation and is a direct indicator of exploitation for CVE-2025-36180, allowing unauthorized data transfer.
author: SCW Feed Engine (AI-generated)
date: 2026-04-30
references:
- https://shimiscyberworld.com/posts/nvd-CVE-2025-36180/
tags:
- attack.lateral_movement
- attack.t1021.001
logsource:
category: process_creation
detection:
selection:
ParentImage|contains:
- '/opt/ibm/watsonx/data/lakehouse/bin/'
Image|contains:
- '/opt/ibm/watsonx/data/lakehouse/bin/'
condition: selection
falsepositives:
- Legitimate administrative activity
Source: Shimi's Cyber World · License & reuse
Indicators of Compromise
| ID | Type | Indicator |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2025-36180 | vulnerability | CVE-2025-36180 |
| CWE-923 | weakness | CWE-923 |
Written by SCW Vulnerability Desk
Source & Attribution
| Source Platform | NVD |
| Channel | National Vulnerability Database |
| Published | May 01, 2026 at 01:16 UTC |
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