CVE-2025-3218 Details
Description
IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 is vulnerable to authentication and authorization attacks due to incorrect validation processing in IBM i Netserver. A malicious actor could use the weaknesses, in conjunction with brute force authentication attacks or to bypass authority restrictions, to access the server.
A vulnerability exists in IBM i versions 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6, allowing authentication and authorization attacks. This issue arises from improper validation in IBM i Netserver, which could enable a malicious actor to exploit brute force authentication methods or bypass authority restrictions to gain unauthorized access to the server.
Users can apply a PTF to address this vulnerability. The specific PTF numbers for each IBM i release are available on the IBM Support website.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 7, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7232750 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-295 | Improper Certificate Validation | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ibm i | 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 3, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 7, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |