CVE-2025-13044
Received Received - Intake
Symlink Attack via Predictable Temp Files in IBM Concert

Publication date: 2026-04-07

Last updated on: 2026-04-07

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Concert 1.0.0 through 2.2.0 creates temporary files with predictable names, which allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack.
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Published
2026-04-07
Last Modified
2026-04-07
Generated
2026-06-16
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2026-04-07
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2025-13044
EUVD
EUVD-2025-209253
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Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm concert From 1.0.0 (inc) to 2.2.0 (inc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-340 The product uses a scheme that generates numbers or identifiers that are more predictable than required.
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Executive Summary

This vulnerability exists in IBM Concert versions 1.0.0 through 2.2.0. The software creates temporary files using predictable names. Because of this, a local user can perform a symlink attack to overwrite arbitrary files on the system.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files by exploiting predictable temporary file names through a symlink attack. This can lead to unauthorized modification of files, potentially compromising the integrity of the system or application.

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