CVE-2025-0975: IBM MQ code execution

Published Feb 28, 2025
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Updated

IBM MQ 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD console could allow an authenticated user to execute code due to improper neutralization of escape characters.

Other sources

IBM MQ console could allow an authenticated user to execute code due to improper neutralization of escape characters.

— IBM

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM MQ Operator<=SC2 (formerly LTS): v3.2.0 - v3.2.8CD:  v3.0.0, v3.0.1, v3.1.0 - 3.1.3, v3.3.0, v3.4.0, v3.4.1 LTS: v2.0.0 - 2.0.29 Other Release: v2.4.0 - v2.4.8, v2.3.0 - 2.3.3, v2.2.0 - v2.2.2
IBM supplied MQ Advanced container images<=CD: 9.3.4.0-r1, 9.3.4.1-r1, 9.3.5.0-r1, 9.3.5.0-r2, 9.3.5.1-r1, 9.3.5.1-r2, 9.4.1.0-r1, 9.4.1.0-r2, 9.4.1.1-r1LTS: 9.2.0.1-r1-eus, 9.2.0.2-r1-eus, 9.2.0.2-r2-eus, 9.2.0.4-r1-eus, 9.2.0.5-r1-eus, 9.2.0.5-r2-eus, 9.2.0.5-r3-eus, 9.2.0.6-r1-eus, 9.2.0.6-r2-eus, 9.2.0.6-r3-eus, 9.2.3.0-r1, 9.2.4.0-r1, 9.2.5.0-r1, 9.2.5.0-r2, 9.2.5.0-r3, 9.3.0.0-r1, 9.3.0.0-r2, 9.3.0.0-r3, 9.3.0.1-r1, 9.3.0.1-r2, 9.3.0.1-r3, 9.3.0.1-r4, 9.3.0.3-r1, 9.3.0.4-r1, 9.3.0.4-r2, 9.3.0.5-r1, 9.3.0.5-r2, 9.3.0.5-r3, 9.3.0.6-r1, 9.3.0.10-r1, 9.3.0.10-r2, 9.3.0.11-r1,9.3.0.11-r2, 9.3.0.15-r1, 9.3.0.16-r1, 9.3.0.16-r2, 9.3.0.17-r1, 9.3.0.17-r2, 9.3.0.17-r3, 9.3.0.20-r1, 9.3.0.20-r2, 9.3.0.21-r1, 9.3.0.21-r2, 9.3.0.21-r3, 9.3.0.25-r1, 9.4.0.0-r1, 9.4.0.0-r2, 9.4.0.0-r3, 9.4.0.5-r1, 9.4.0.5-r2, 9.4.0.6-r1, 9.4.0.6-r2, 9.4.0.7-r1 Other Release: 9.2.0.1-r1-eus, 9.2.0.2-r1-eus, 9.2.0.2-r2-eus, 9.2.0.4-r1-eus, 9.2.0.5-r1-eus, 9.2.0.5-r2-eus, 9.2.0.5-r3-eus, 9.2.0.6-r1-eus, 9.2.0.6-r2-eus, 9.2.0.6-r3-eus, 9.2.3.0-r1, 9.2.4.0-r1, 9.2.5.0-r1, 9.2.5.0-r2, 9.2.5.0-r3, 9.3.0.0-r1, 9.3.0.0-r2, 9.3.0.0-r3, 9.3.0.1-r1, 9.3.0.1-r2, 9.3.0.1-r3, 9.3.0.1-r4,  9.3.0.3-r1,  9.3.0.4-r1, 9.3.0.4-r2,  9.3.0.5-r1, 9.3.0.5-r2, 9.3.0.5-r3,  9.3.0.6-r1,  9.3.1.0-r1, 9.3.1.0-r2, 9.3.1.0-r3, 9.3.1.1-r1, 9.3.2.0-r1, 9.3.2.0-r2, 9.3.2.1-r1, 9.3.2.1-r2,  9.3.3.0-r1, 9.3.3.0-r2, 9.3.3.1-r1, 9.3.3.1-r2, 9.3.3.2-r1, 9.3.3.2-r2, 9.3.3.2-r3, ,9.3.3.3-r1, 9.3.3.3-r2
IBM MQ Appliance>=9.3.0<=9.4.2
IBM MQ Appliance>=9.3.0.0<=9.3.0.27
IBM MQ Appliance>=9.4.0.0<=9.4.0.10

Event History

Feb 28, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:20 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:20 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-0975?

CVE-2025-0975 is considered to have a high severity due to the potential for authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-0975?

To mitigate CVE-2025-0975, ensure to apply the latest security patches provided by IBM for affected versions of MQ.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-0975?

CVE-2025-0975 affects IBM MQ versions 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD along with several specific container image versions.

4

What can exploit CVE-2025-0975?

CVE-2025-0975 can be exploited by authenticated users who can manipulate escape characters to execute arbitrary code on the system.

5

Is CVE-2025-0975 a remote or local vulnerability?

CVE-2025-0975 is a local vulnerability that requires an authenticated user in order to exploit the improper neutralization of escape characters.

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