CVE-2025-36120
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.28%
Last modified
CVE-2025-36120 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Storage Virtualize 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, and 8.7 could allow an authenticated user to escalate their privileges in an SSH session due to incorrect authorization checks to access resources.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Storage Virtualize 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, and 8.7 could allow an authenticated user to escalate their privileges in an SSH session due to incorrect authorization checks to access resources.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | >= 8.4.0.0, < 8.4.0.18 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | >= 8.5.0.0, < 8.5.0.16 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | >= 8.5.2.0, <= 8.5.2.3 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | >= 8.6.0.0, < 8.6.0.9 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | >= 8.7.0.0, < 8.7.0.6 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | >= 8.7.3.0, < 8.7.3.3 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | 8.4.1.0 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | 8.4.2.0 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | 8.4.2.1 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | 8.4.3.1 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | 8.5.1.0 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | 8.5.3.0 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | 8.5.3.1 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | 8.5.4.0 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | 8.6.1.0 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | 8.6.2.0 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | 8.6.2.1 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | 8.6.3.0 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | 8.7.1.0 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | 8.7.2.0 |
| Ibm | Storage Virtualize | 8.7.2.1 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7240796Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-36120?
IBM Storage Virtualize 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, and 8.7 could allow an authenticated user to escalate their privileges in an SSH session due to incorrect authorization checks to access resources.
How severe is CVE-2025-36120?
CVE-2025-36120 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-36120?
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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