CVE-2025-2947

Description

IBM i 7.6 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to incorrect profile swapping in an OS command. A malicious actor can use the command to elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-278 CWE-278

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	i	All
ibm	i	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7231025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-2947? +

IBM i 7.6 contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to incorrect profile swapping in an OS command. A malicious actor can use the command to elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-2947? +

CVE-2025-2947 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-2947? +

CVE-2025-2947 affects products from ibm, specifically: i. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-2947? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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