CVE-2025-3473

Name: CVE-2025-3473
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-06-11T15:15:29.827+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.7/10EPSS 0.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-3473 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.7/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium 12.1 could allow a local privileged user to escalate their privileges to root due to insecure inherited permissions created by the program.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Guardium 12.1 could allow a local privileged user to escalate their privileges to root due to insecure inherited permissions created by the program.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.7/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.12%

2.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-277

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Guardium Data Protection	11.5
Ibm	Guardium Data Protection	12.1

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7236356Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-3473?

IBM Security Guardium 12.1 could allow a local privileged user to escalate their privileges to root due to insecure inherited permissions created by the program.

How severe is CVE-2025-3473?

CVE-2025-3473 has a CVSS score of 6.7/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-3473?

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-2025-3473?

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Source: NVD / NIST