How severe is CVE-2025-0160?

CVE-2025-0160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-0160 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-0160?

CVE-2025-0160 primarily affects Ibm Storage Virtualize. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0160?

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-2025-0160 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-0160 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5931.

When was CVE-2025-0160 published?

CVE-2025-0160 was published on 2025-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-0160

CVE-2025-0160 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Storage Virtualize with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-114.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-5931
Weakness: CWE-114
Affected product: Ibm Storage Virtualize
Published: 2025-02-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM FlashSystem (IBM Storage Virtualize (8.5.0.0 through 8.5.0.13, 8.5.1.0, 8.5.2.0 through 8.5.2.3, 8.5.3.0 through 8.5.3.1, 8.5.4.0, 8.6.0.0 through 8.6.0.5, 8.6.1.0, 8.6.2.0 through 8.6.2.1, 8.6.3.0, 8.7.0.0 through 8.7.0.2, 8.7.1.0, 8.7.2.0 through 8.7.2.1) could allow a remote attacker with access to the system to execute arbitrary Java code due to improper restrictions in the RPCAdapter service.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-0160?: IBM FlashSystem (IBM Storage Virtualize (8.5.0.0 through 8.5.0.13, 8.5.1.0, 8.5.2.0 through 8.5.2.3, 8.5.3.0 through 8.5.3.1, 8.5.4.0, 8.6.0.0 through 8.6.0.5, 8.6.1.0, 8.6.2.0 through 8.6.2.1, 8.6.3.0, 8.7.0.0 through 8.7.0.2, 8.7.1.0, 8.7.2.0 through 8.7.2.1) could allow a remote attacker with access to the system to execute arbitrary Java code due to improper restrictions in the RPCAdapter service.
How severe is CVE-2025-0160?: CVE-2025-0160 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-0160 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-0160?: CVE-2025-0160 primarily affects Ibm Storage Virtualize. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-0160?: 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-2025-0160 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-0160 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-5931.
When was CVE-2025-0160 published?: CVE-2025-0160 was published on 2025-02-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7184182

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:8.5.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:8.5.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:8.5.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:8.5.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:8.6.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:8.6.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:8.6.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:8.6.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:8.7.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:8.7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_virtualize:8.7.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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