Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in IBM i Systems

CVE-2025-36367

What is CVE-2025-36367?

IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, 7.3, and 7.2 are exposed to a vulnerability that allows a malicious actor to escalate privileges through an invalid SQL services authorization check. By exploiting this flaw, an attacker can gain elevated privileges associated with another user's profile, potentially leading to unauthorized access to critical system resources and root access to the operating system. Organizations are advised to review the vendor advisory for detailed mitigation strategies.

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