CVE-2025-36004: IBM i privilege escalation

Published Jun 24, 2025
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Updated

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5 could allow a user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call in IBM Facsimile Support for i. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege.

Other sources

IBM i could allow a user to gain elevated privileges due to an unqualified library call in IBM Facsimile Support for i. A malicious actor could cause user-controlled code to run with administrator privilege.

IBM

Affected Software

10 affected components
IBM IBM i>=7.2<=7.5
IBM i<=7.5
IBM i<=7.4
IBM i<=7.3
IBM i<=7.2
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM i=7.2
IBM i=7.3
IBM i=7.4
IBM i=7.5
IBM i

Remediation

Information

The issue can be fixed by applying a PTF to IBM i. IBM i 7.5, 7.4, 7.3, and 7.2 are addressed. The IBM i PTF number for 5798-FAX contains the fix for the vulnerability. 5798-FAX is a skip ship product installable on the listed releases. IBM i Release 5798-FAX  7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 SJ06024 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ06024

Event History

Jun 24, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Jun 25, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:32 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:32 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36004?

CVE-2025-36004 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for allowing elevated privileges.

2

How do I mitigate CVE-2025-36004?

To mitigate CVE-2025-36004, apply the latest security updates from IBM for affected IBM i versions.

3

What versions of IBM i are affected by CVE-2025-36004?

CVE-2025-36004 affects IBM i versions 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, and 7.5.

4

What are the risks associated with CVE-2025-36004?

The risks include unauthorized execution of user-controlled code with administrator privileges which can compromise system security.

5

Is CVE-2025-36004 commonly exploited in the wild?

As of now, there are no reported cases of CVE-2025-36004 being actively exploited in the wild.

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