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CVE-2025-2947

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.36%

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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
9.8/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.36%

27.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmI7.6

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2947?
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.
How severe is CVE-2025-2947?
CVE-2025-2947 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.36% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-2947?
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