CVE-2025-36119: IBM i authentication bypass

Published Aug 7, 2025
·
Updated

IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 is affected by an authenticated user obtaining elevated privileges with IBM Digital Certificate Manager for i (DCM) due to a web session hijacking vulnerability. An authenticated user without administrator privileges could exploit this vulnerability to perform actions in DCM as an administrator.

Other sources

IBM i is affected by an authenticated user obtaining elevated privileges with IBM Digital Certificate Manager for i (DCM) due to a web session hijacking vulnerability. An authenticated user without administrator privileges could exploit this vulnerability to perform actions in DCM as an administrator.

— IBM

Affected Software

10 affected components
IBM IBM i>=7.3<=7.6
IBM Digital Certificate Manager for i=
IBM i<=7.6
IBM i<=7.5
IBM i<=7.4
IBM i<=7.3
IBM i=7.3
IBM i=7.4
IBM i=7.5
IBM i=7.6

Remediation

Information

The issue can be fixed by applying a PTF to IBM i. IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 are addressed. The IBM i PTF number for 5770-SS1 Option 34 contains the fix for the vulnerability. IBM i Release 5770-SS1 7.6 SJ06558 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ06558 7.5 SJ06557 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ06557 7.4 SJ06552 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ06552 7.3 SJ06550 https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral Important note: IBM recommends that all users running unsupported versions of affected products upgrade to supported and fixed version of affected products.

Event History

Aug 7, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 8, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:25 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36119?

CVE-2025-36119 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for authenticated users to gain elevated privileges.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36119?

To fix CVE-2025-36119, update your IBM i systems to the latest versions recommended by IBM.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-36119?

CVE-2025-36119 affects authenticated users of IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 with access to IBM Digital Certificate Manager for i.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2025-36119 involve?

CVE-2025-36119 involves a web session hijacking attack that can allow an attacker to obtain elevated privileges.

5

Can CVE-2025-36119 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2025-36119 requires an authenticated user, so it generally cannot be exploited remotely without proper access.

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