CVE-2025-33088
Privilege Escalation via Improper File Permissions in IBM Concert
Publication date: 2026-02-17
Last updated on: 2026-02-18
Assigner: IBM Corporation
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ibm | concert | From 1.0.0 (inc) to 2.2.0 (exc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-732 | The product specifies permissions for a security-critical resource in a way that allows that resource to be read or modified by unintended actors. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability exists in IBM Concert versions 1.0.0 through 2.1.0 and allows a local user who has specific knowledge about the system's architecture to escalate their privileges. The root cause is incorrect file permissions set on critical resources, which can be exploited to gain higher access rights than intended.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability can lead to a local user escalating their privileges, potentially gaining unauthorized access to sensitive data or system functions. This could result in confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts on the affected system.
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