CVE-2025-2947
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CVE-2025-2947 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM i 7.6 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to incorrect profile swapping in an OS command. A malicious actor can use the command to elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM i 7.6 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to incorrect profile swapping in an OS command. A malicious actor can use the command to elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | I | 7.6 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7231025Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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