CVE-2025-3218 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 is vulnerable to authentication and authorization attacks due to incorrect validation processing in IBM i Netserver. A malicious actor could use the weaknesses, in conjunction with brute force authentication attacks or to bypass authority restrictions, to access the server.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	I	7.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-295

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7232750Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2025-3218?

CVE-2025-3218 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). IBM i 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 is vulnerable to authentication and authorization attacks due to incorrect validation processing in IBM i Netserver. A malicious actor could use the weaknesses, in c...

How severe is CVE-2025-3218?

CVE-2025-3218 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2025-3218?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm I.