How severe is CVE-2025-33103?

CVE-2025-33103 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2025-33103 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-33103?

CVE-2025-33103 primarily affects Ibm I. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2025-33103?

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-2025-33103 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-33103 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15589.

When was CVE-2025-33103 published?

CVE-2025-33103 was published on 2025-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-33103

CVE-2025-33103 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-15589
Weakness: CWE-250
Affected product: Ibm I
Published: 2025-05-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 product IBM TCP/IP Connectivity Utilities for i contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-33103?: IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 product IBM TCP/IP Connectivity Utilities for i contains a privilege escalation vulnerability. A malicious actor with command line access to the host operating system can elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system.
How severe is CVE-2025-33103?: CVE-2025-33103 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-33103 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-33103?: CVE-2025-33103 primarily affects Ibm I. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2025-33103?: 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-2025-33103 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-33103 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-15589.
When was CVE-2025-33103 published?: CVE-2025-33103 was published on 2025-05-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7233799

Affected products (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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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