How severe is CVE-2024-25050?

CVE-2024-25050 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-25050 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-25050?

CVE-2024-25050 primarily affects Ibm Rational Developer For I. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-25050?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-25050 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-25050 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22412.

When was CVE-2024-25050 published?

CVE-2024-25050 was published on 2024-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-25050

CVE-2024-25050 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Rational Developer For I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-22412
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Ibm Rational Developer For I
Published: 2024-04-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and IBM Rational Development Studio for i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 networking and compiler infrastructure could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 283242.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-25050?: IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and IBM Rational Development Studio for i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 networking and compiler infrastructure could allow a local user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privileges. IBM X-Force ID: 283242.
How severe is CVE-2024-25050?: CVE-2024-25050 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-25050 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-25050?: CVE-2024-25050 primarily affects Ibm Rational Developer For I. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-25050?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-25050 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-25050 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-22412.
When was CVE-2024-25050 published?: CVE-2024-25050 was published on 2024-04-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_developer_for_i:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_developer_for_i:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_developer_for_i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:rational_developer_for_i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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