CVE-2025-36004

Name: CVE-2025-36004
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-06-25T03:15:27.687+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.49%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-36004 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call in IBM Facsimile Support for i. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call in IBM Facsimile Support for i. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.49%

38.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-427

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	I	7.2
Ibm	I	7.3
Ibm	I	7.4
Ibm	I	7.5

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7237732Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 25, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36004?

How severe is CVE-2025-36004?

CVE-2025-36004 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36004?

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