IBM InfoSphere InfoServer 11.7.0.0-11.7.1.6 PrivEsc via Unnecc Exec
CVE-2025-33003 Published on October 31, 2025
IBM InfoSphere Information Server is vulnerable to privilege escalation
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2025-33003 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.
Weakness Type
Execution with Unnecessary Privileges
The software performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.
Products Associated with CVE-2025-33003
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Affected Versions
IBM InfoSphere Information Server:- Version 11.7.0.0, <= 11.7.1.6 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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