CVE-2025-1331
CVE-2025-1331 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Cics Tx with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-242.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (13th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-14053
- Weakness: CWE-242
- Affected product: Ibm Cics Tx
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 and IBM CICS TX Advanced 10.1 and 11.1 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system due to the use of unsafe use of the gets function.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-1331?
- IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 and IBM CICS TX Advanced 10.1 and 11.1 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system due to the use of unsafe use of the gets function.
- How severe is CVE-2025-1331?
- CVE-2025-1331 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-1331 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (13th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-1331?
- CVE-2025-1331 primarily affects Ibm Cics Tx. In total, 25 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-1331?
- 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-2025-1331 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-1331 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14053.
- When was CVE-2025-1331 published?
- CVE-2025-1331 was published on 2025-05-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (25)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:-:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_1:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_10:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_11:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_12:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_13:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_14:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_15:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_16:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_17:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_18:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_19:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_2:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_20:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_21:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_22:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_23:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_24:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_3:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_4:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_5:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_6:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_7:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_8:*:*:standard:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cics_tx:11.1.0.0:interim_fix_9:*:*:standard:*:*:*
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