How severe is CVE-2025-33003?

CVE-2025-33003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-33003 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-33003?

CVE-2025-33003 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-33003?

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-2025-33003 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-33003 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-37351.

When was CVE-2025-33003 published?

CVE-2025-33003 was published on 2025-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-33003

CVE-2025-33003 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Infosphere Information Server 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-250.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (3rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-37351
Weakness: CWE-250
Affected product: Ibm Infosphere Information Server
Published: 2025-10-31
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 could allow a non-root user to gain higher privileges/capabilities within the scope of a container due to execution with unnecessary privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-33003?: IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 could allow a non-root user to gain higher privileges/capabilities within the scope of a container due to execution with unnecessary privileges.
How severe is CVE-2025-33003?: CVE-2025-33003 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-33003 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (3rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-33003?: CVE-2025-33003 affects Ibm Infosphere Information Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-33003?: 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-2025-33003 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-33003 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-37351.
When was CVE-2025-33003 published?: CVE-2025-33003 was published on 2025-10-31 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7246684

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:infosphere_information_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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