CVE-2024-25050

Name: CVE-2024-25050
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-04-28T13:15:08.257+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.26%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-25050 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and IBM Rational Development Studio for i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 networking and compiler infrastructure could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privileges. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and IBM Rational Development Studio for i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 networking and compiler infrastructure could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 283242.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.26%

17.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Rational Developer For I	7.2
Ibm	Rational Developer For I	7.3
Ibm	Rational Developer For I	7.4
Ibm	Rational Developer For I	7.5
Ibm	I	7.2
Ibm	I	7.3
Ibm	I	7.4
Ibm	I	7.5

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/283242Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7149616Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7149672Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/283242Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7149616Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7149672Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 28, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-25050?

How severe is CVE-2024-25050?

CVE-2024-25050 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25050?

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