CVE-2025-36367
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Publication date: 2025-11-01

Last updated on: 2025-11-05

Assigner: IBM Corporation

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.
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Published
2025-11-01
Last Modified
2025-11-05
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2026-06-16
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2025-11-01
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2025-36367
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Showing 5 associated CPEs
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ibm i 7.2
ibm i 7.3
ibm i 7.4
ibm i 7.5
ibm i 7.6
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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.2 through 7.6 is due to an invalid authorization check in IBM i SQL services. It allows a malicious actor to escalate privileges by using the elevated privileges of another user profile, potentially gaining root access to the host operating system.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can allow an attacker to gain root-level access to the host operating system by exploiting privilege escalation. This can lead to full control over the system, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data and services.

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