How severe is CVE-2025-33122?

CVE-2025-33122 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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-2025-33122 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-33122?

CVE-2025-33122 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-2025-33122?

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-2025-33122 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2025-33122 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25644.

When was CVE-2025-33122 published?

CVE-2025-33122 was published on 2025-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2025-33122

CVE-2025-33122 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-25644
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Ibm I
Published: 2025-06-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call in IBM Advanced Job Scheduler for i. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-33122?: IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call in IBM Advanced Job Scheduler for i. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege.
How severe is CVE-2025-33122?: CVE-2025-33122 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, 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-2025-33122 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-33122?: CVE-2025-33122 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-2025-33122?: 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-2025-33122 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2025-33122 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-25644.
When was CVE-2025-33122 published?: CVE-2025-33122 was published on 2025-06-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7237040

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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