CVE-2025-36250

Name: CVE-2025-36250
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-13T22:15:50.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-36250 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 NIM server (formerly known as NIM master) service (nimesis) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls. This addresses additional attack vectors for a vulnerability that was previously addressed in CVE-2024-56346.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 NIM server (formerly known as NIM master) service (nimesis) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls. This addresses additional attack vectors for a vulnerability that was previously addressed in CVE-2024-56346.

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

0.62%

45.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-114

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Vios	3.1.0
Ibm	Vios	4.1.0
Ibm	Aix	7.2
Ibm	Aix	7.3

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7251173Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36250?

How severe is CVE-2025-36250?

CVE-2025-36250 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36250?

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