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CVE-2025-0159

IBM Storage Virtualize authentication bypass

9.1 CRITICALEPSS 0.85%
  1. Published28 Feb 2025

Description

IBM FlashSystem (IBM Storage Virtualize (8.5.0.0 through 8.5.0.13, 8.5.1.0, 8.5.2.0 through 8.5.2.3, 8.5.3.0 through 8.5.3.1, 8.5.4.0, 8.6.0.0 through 8.6.0.5, 8.6.1.0, 8.6.2.0 through 8.6.2.1, 8.6.3.0, 8.7.0.0 through 8.7.0.2, 8.7.1.0, 8.7.2.0 through 8.7.2.1) could allow a remote attacker to bypass RPCAdapter endpoint authentication by sending a specifically crafted HTTP request.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected products

IBM Storage Virtualize≥ 8.5 < 8.5.0.14 · ≥ 8.5.2.0 ≤ 8.5.2.3 · ≥ 8.6.0.0 < 8.6.0.6 · ≥ 8.7.0.0 < 8.7.0.3

Remediation

Fixed in
IBM Storage Virtualize≥ 8.5.0.14

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-0159 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-0159 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.85%.

How severe is CVE-2025-0159?

CVE-2025-0159 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.1, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.85% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-0159?

Affected products include IBM Storage Virtualize.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0159?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example IBM Storage Virtualize 8.5.0.14 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.