CVE-2025-33003: IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to privilege escalation

Published Oct 30, 2025
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Updated

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 could allow a non-root user to gain higher privileges/capabilities within the scope of a container due to execution with unnecessary privileges.

Other sources

IBM InfoSphere Information Server could allow a non-root user to gain higher privileges/capabilities within the scope of a container due to execution with unnecessary privileges.

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
IBM InfoSphere Information Server>=11.7.0.0<=11.7.1.6
IBM InfoSphere Information Server<=11.7.0.0 to 11.7.1.6
IBM InfoSphere Information Server>=11.7<=11.7.1.6

Remediation

Information

Remediation/Fixes Product Version(s) APAR Remediation IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 to 11.7.1.6 DT435105 --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.1.0 --Apply IBM InfoSphere Information Server version 11.7.1.6 --Apply IBM Information Server Microservices tier security patch

Event History

Oct 30, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Oct 31, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:04 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 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-2025-33003?

CVE-2025-33003 is a medium-severity vulnerability that allows non-root users to gain elevated privileges within IBM InfoSphere Information Server.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-33003?

To fix CVE-2025-33003, apply the appropriate patches provided by IBM for InfoSphere Information Server versions 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-33003?

CVE-2025-33003 affects users of IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 11.7.0.0 to 11.7.1.6.

4

What can attackers do with CVE-2025-33003?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2025-33003 can execute operations with higher privileges, potentially compromising the security of the container.

5

When was CVE-2025-33003 disclosed?

CVE-2025-33003 was disclosed along with its details about the vulnerability affecting IBM InfoSphere Information Server.

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