Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in IBM Advanced Job Scheduler for i
CVE-2025-33122

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
I
Vendor
CVE Published:
17 June 2025

What is CVE-2025-33122?

A vulnerability exists in IBM Advanced Job Scheduler for i, which affects several versions of IBM i (7.2 to 7.6). This flaw allows a malicious actor to execute user-controlled code with administrator privileges due to an unqualified library call, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control over the system. It is crucial for users of affected versions to remain vigilant and apply the necessary patches to maintain system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7237040
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2025-33122 : Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in IBM Advanced Job Scheduler for i