CVE-2025-1331

Name: CVE-2025-1331
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-05-08T22:15:18.32+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.23%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-1331 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 and IBM CICS TX Advanced 10.1 and 11.1 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system due to the use of unsafe use of the gets function.. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 and IBM CICS TX Advanced 10.1 and 11.1 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system due to the use of unsafe use of the gets function.

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

0.23%

13.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-242

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Cics Tx	11.1.0.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7232923Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7232924Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 8, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-1331?

IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 and IBM CICS TX Advanced 10.1 and 11.1 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system due to the use of unsafe use of the gets function.

How severe is CVE-2025-1331?

CVE-2025-1331 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-1331?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2025-1331?

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Source: NVD / NIST