CVE-2024-25029

Name: CVE-2024-25029
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-06T12:15:08.4+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 10/10EPSS 0.79%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-25029 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 10/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Personal Communications 14.0.6 through 15.0.1 includes a Windows service that is vulnerable to remote code execution (RCE) and local privilege escalation (LPE). The vulnerability allows any unprivileged user with network access to a target computer to run commands with full privileges in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. EPSS estimates a 0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Personal Communications 14.0.6 through 15.0.1 includes a Windows service that is vulnerable to remote code execution (RCE) and local privilege escalation (LPE). The vulnerability allows any unprivileged user with network access to a target computer to run commands with full privileges in the context of NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM. This allows for a low privileged attacker to move laterally to affected systems and to escalate their privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 281619.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

10/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.79%

51.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Personal Communications	>= 14.0.6, <= 15.0.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/281619VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7147672Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/281619VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7147672Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 6, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-25029?

How severe is CVE-2024-25029?

CVE-2024-25029 has a CVSS score of 10/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25029?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST