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CVE-2025-36250

IBM Vios remote code execution

10.0 CRITICALEPSS 0.67%
  1. Published13 Nov 2025

Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 NIM server (formerly known as NIM master) service (nimesis) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls.  This addresses additional attack vectors for a vulnerability that was previously addressed in CVE-2024-56346.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

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

Affected products

IBM Vios3.1.0 · 4.1.0
IBM Aix7.2 · 7.3

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2025-36250 being actively exploited?

CVE-2025-36250 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.67%.

How severe is CVE-2025-36250?

CVE-2025-36250 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2025-36250?

Affected products include IBM Vios, IBM Aix.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36250?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

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