CVE-2025-36251
AIX Command Execution
Description
IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 nimsh service SSL/TLS implementations 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-2024-56347.
INFO
Published Date :
Nov. 13, 2025, 10:15 p.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 19, 2025, 10:08 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | 9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update IBM AIX and VIOS to latest versions.
- Apply security patches for nimsh service.
- Review and harden SSL/TLS configurations.
- Restrict access to nimsh service.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-36251.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7251173 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2025-36251 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2025-36251
weaknesses.
We scan GitHub repositories to detect new proof-of-concept exploits. Following list is a collection of public exploits and proof-of-concepts, which have been published on GitHub (sorted by the most recently updated).
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The following list is the news that have been mention
CVE-2025-36251 vulnerability anywhere in the article.
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CybersecurityNews
IBM AIX Vulnerabilities Let Remote Attacker Execute Arbitrary Commands
IBM has released critical security updates addressing two severe vulnerabilities in its AIX operating system that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. Both v ... Read more
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The Cyber Express
IBM AIX Hit by Three Critical Vulnerabilities, One a Perfect 10. Patch Now!
Vulnerabilities in the IBM AIX operating system for Power servers could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands, obtain Network Installation Manager (NIM) private keys, or traverse direct ... Read more
The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2025-36251 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Nov. 19, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:vios:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added Reference Type IBM Corporation: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7251173 Types: Vendor Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Nov. 13, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 nimsh service SSL/TLS implementations 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-2024-56347. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L Added CWE CWE-114 Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7251173