CVE-2025-12985

HIGH EPSS 2.5%
Published Jan 20, 20265mo ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
8.4 CVSS 3.1
High
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Description

IBM Licensing Operator incorrectly assigns privileges to security critical files which could allow a local root escalation inside a container running the IBM Licensing Operator image.

CVSS Details

Base Score
8.4
Exploitability
2.5
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Local
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required None
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
2.5% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-732

References 1

  • ibm.com https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/license-service-privilege-escalation-vulnerability

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.