CVE-2025-2950: IBM i improper HTTP header neutralization

Published Apr 18, 2025
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Updated

IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.5 is vulnerable to a host header injection attack caused by improper neutralization of HTTP header content by IBM Navigator for i. An authenticated user can manipulate the host header in HTTP requests to change domain/IP address which may lead to unexpected behavior.

Other sources

IBM i is vulnerable to a host header injection attack caused by improper neutralization of HTTP header content by IBM Navigator for i. An authenticated user can manipulate the host header in HTTP requests to change domain/IP address which may lead to unexpected behavior.

IBM

Affected Software

10 affected components
IBM IBM i>=7.3<=7.5
IBM i<=7.6
IBM i<=7.5
IBM i<=7.4
IBM i<=7.3
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM i=7.3
IBM i=7.4
IBM i=7.5
IBM i=7.6
IBM i

Event History

Apr 18, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-2950?

CVE-2025-2950 has been categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-2950?

To fix CVE-2025-2950, update IBM i systems to the latest version provided by IBM.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2025-2950?

CVE-2025-2950 affects IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and any associated IBM iSeries AS/400 products.

4

What type of attack is CVE-2025-2950 associated with?

CVE-2025-2950 is associated with a host header injection attack.

5

What could be the impact of CVE-2025-2950?

The impact of CVE-2025-2950 may include unauthorized manipulation of domain/IP address, leading to unexpected behavior.

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