CVE-2025-2947
CVE-2025-2947 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-278.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-11553
- Weakness: CWE-278
- Affected product: Ibm I
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
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.
- How severe is CVE-2025-2947?
- CVE-2025-2947 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-2947 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-2947?
- CVE-2025-2947 affects Ibm I. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-2947?
- 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-2025-2947 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-2947 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-11553.
- When was CVE-2025-2947 published?
- CVE-2025-2947 was published on 2025-04-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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