CVE-2025-36367

CVE-2025-36367 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-862.

Key facts

Description

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, 7.3, and 7.2 is vulnerable to privilege escalation caused by an invalid IBM i SQL services authorization check. A malicious actor can use the elevated privileges of another user profile to gain root access to the host operating system.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-36367?
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, 7.3, and 7.2 is vulnerable to privilege escalation caused by an invalid IBM i SQL services authorization check. A malicious actor can use the elevated privileges of another user profile to gain root access to the host operating system.
How severe is CVE-2025-36367?
CVE-2025-36367 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2025-36367 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2025-36367?
CVE-2025-36367 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-2025-36367?
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-2025-36367 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2025-36367 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-37433.
When was CVE-2025-36367 published?
CVE-2025-36367 was published on 2025-11-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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