IBM WebSphere Application Server Security Configuration Flaw (CVE-2025-13333)

Thinking Process: 1. Analyze the Request: Task: Translate a Chinese vulnerability intelligence summary to English. Role: Professional translator specializing in cybersecurity. Format: Maintain all Markdown formatting intact. Constraint: Do not add any introductory or concluding remarks. Just output the English translation. 2. Analyze the Source Text: Title: (Vulnerability Key Information) Section 1: (Vulnerability Overview) CVE ID: CVE-2025-13333 Description: IBM WebSphere Application Server 可能提供比预期更弱的安全性，在系统管理的安全设置期间。 (IBM WebSphere Application Server may provide weaker security than expected during system administration security settings.) CWE: CWE-358: 不正确实现的标准安全性检查 (Incorrectly Implemented Standard Security Checks) CVSS Score: 4.4 CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N) Section 2: (Affected Products and Versions) Affected Products: IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 Section 3: (Remediation Measures / Fix Measures) Recommended Fix: Apply current available interim fix or fix pack containing APAR PH68976 fix. For IBM WebSphere Application Server Traditional Versions: V9.0.0.0 to 9.0.5.26: Upgrade to minimum fix pack level required for interim fix, then apply interim fix resolving PH68976, follow post-install steps. OR Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.27 or higher (available Q1 2026), follow post-install steps. V8.5.0.0 to 8.5.5.29: Similar logic. Section 4: (Workarounds and Mitigations) None provided. Section 5: (Other Information) Release Date: February 10, 2026 References: Full CVSS v3 Guide, Online CVSS Calculator v3. 3. Drafting the Translation (Iterative Process): -> (Or . "Key Information" is standard.) -> -> -> (Refining: "during system administration security settings" sounds a bit clunky. Maybe "during system administration security configuration" or "during security settings for system administration". Let's stick close to the source but make it natural. "during system administration security settings" is acceptable in vulnerability contexts.) -> (Standard CWE name). -> -> -> -> -> -> -> (Or . "Remediation" is more professional.) -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> -> 4. Review and Refine: Check Markdown syntax (headers, bolding, lists). Ensure terminology is consistent with cybersecurity standards (e.g., "Interim Fix", "Fix Pack", "APAR", "CVSS Vector"). Check dates (2026). Ensure no extra text is added. Refinement on Description: "IBM WebSphere Application Server may provide weaker security than expected during system administration security settings." -> "IBM WebSphere Application Server may provide weaker security than expected during system administration security configuration." (Configuration sounds better than settings, but "settings" is literal. Let's use "security settings" to stay close to source but ensure flow). Actually, "during system administration security settings" is a bit ambiguous. Usually, it means "during the process of configuring security settings for system administration". Let's translate closely: "during system administration security settings." Refinement on CWE: "Incorrectly Implemented Standard Security Checks" is the official name for CWE-358. Refinement on Remediation: "Traditional Versions" is specific IBM terminology (Traditional vs. Next Generation). Keep "Traditional Versions". Refinement on Dates: "2026 年第一季度" -> "Q1 2026". "2026 年第三季度" -> "Q3 2026". 5. Final Polish: Check indentation for nested lists. Ensure bolding matches. Self-Correction on "Traditional Versions": In IBM context, "Traditional" usually refers to the older architecture vs "Next Generation". The Chinese says "传统版本". "Traditional Versions" is accurate. Self-Correction on "APAR": APAR stands for Authorized Program Analysis Report. Keep as is. Self-Correction on "Fix Pack": Keep as is. Let's assemble the final output. One small check: "2026 年 2 月 10 日" -> "February 10, 2026". One small check: "没有提供绕过和缓解措施" -> "No workarounds or mitigations provided." Looks good. 6. Final Output Generation (matching the thought process). Wait, checking the nested list structure in the source. Source: - 推荐修复**: - 应用... - 对于...: - V9...: - 升级... - 或者... - V8...: - 升级... - 或者... My draft matches this structure. One detail: "2026 年第一季度" -> "Q1 2026" is standard. "2026 年第三季度" -> "Q3 2026". Double check: "系统管理的安全设置期间" -> "during system administration security settings". It's a bit awkward in English. Maybe "during security settings for system administration". However, as a translator, I should stay faithful. "during system administration security settings" is understandable in a technical context. I will use "during system administration security settings" to be safe, or "during system administration security configuration". Let's go with "during system administration security settings" to minimize interpretation risk, though "configuration" is likely what is meant. Actually, "security settings" is fine. Re-checking "Traditional Versions". IBM often distinguishe

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IBM WebSphere Application Server Security Configuration Flaw (CVE-2025-13333)