CVE-2025-36236: AIX Path Traversal

Published Nov 13, 2025
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Updated

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM VIOS 3.1, and 4.1 NIM server (formerly known as NIM master) service (nimesis) could allow a remote attacker to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request to write arbitrary files on the system.

Affected Software

11 affected components
IBM AIX>=7.2<=7.3
IBM VIOS>=3.1<=4.1
IBM NIM server
IBM AIX<=7.2
IBM AIX<=7.3
IBM VIOS<=3.1
IBM VIOS<=4.1
IBM VIOS=3.1.0
IBM VIOS=4.1.0
IBM AIX=7.2
IBM AIX=7.3

Remediation

Information

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability by following the instructions in the fixes and remediation section of the IBM security bulletin: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7251173

Event History

Nov 13, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:01 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:01 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 2, 2025
Data Sourced
via IBM·10:25 PM
Affected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-36236?

CVE-2025-36236 has a critical severity rating due to the potential for remote attackers to traverse directories and write arbitrary files on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-36236?

To fix CVE-2025-36236, update IBM AIX or IBM VIOS to the latest versions provided by IBM that include patches for this vulnerability.

3

Which IBM products are affected by CVE-2025-36236?

CVE-2025-36236 affects IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, as well as IBM VIOS versions 3.1 and 4.1.

4

What type of attack can exploit CVE-2025-36236?

CVE-2025-36236 can be exploited through specially crafted URL requests allowing attackers to perform directory traversal attacks.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2025-36236?

There are no official workarounds for CVE-2025-36236; applying security updates is the recommended approach to mitigate the risk.

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