CVE-2025-36137
Last modified
CVE-2025-36137 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Sterling Connect Direct for Unix 6.2.0.7 through 6.2.0.9 iFix004, 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.0.2 iFix001, and 6.3.0.2 through 6.3.0.5 iFix002 incorrectly assigns permissions for maintenance tasks to Control Center Director (CCD) users that could allow a privileged user to escalate their privileges further due to unnecessary privilege assignment for post update scripts.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Sterling Connect Direct for Unix 6.2.0.7 through 6.2.0.9 iFix004, 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.0.2 iFix001, and 6.3.0.2 through 6.3.0.5 iFix002 incorrectly assigns permissions for maintenance tasks to Control Center Director (CCD) users that could allow a privileged user to escalate their privileges further due to unnecessary privilege assignment for post update scripts.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Sterling Connect\ | >= 6.2.0.7, < 6.2.0.9 | — |
| Ibm | Sterling Connect\ | >= 6.3.0.2, < 6.3.0.5 | — |
| Ibm | Sterling Connect\ | >= 6.4.0.0, < 6.4.0.2 | — |
| Ibm | Sterling Connect\ | direct | 6.2.0.9 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7249678Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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