Local code execution via improperly restricted code generation
Published Feb 20, 2025 · Updated Aug 11, 2025
Code injection in IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.0.9 and 11.0.0.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code. IBM identifies improper restrictions on code generation but does not disclose the affected component, input path, or operation that accepts attacker-controlled code. Local low-privileged access is required, and exploitation needs no user interaction.
Summary
What happened
Code injection in IBM Security Verify Access Appliance 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.0.9 and 11.0.0.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code. IBM identifies improper restrictions on code generation but does not disclose the affected component, input path, or operation that accepts attacker-controlled code. Local low-privileged access is required, and exploitation needs no user interaction.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2025-0161
- Published
- Feb 20, 2025
- Updated
- Aug 11, 2025
- Vendor
- IBM
- Product
- IBM Security Verify Access
- Classifications
- CWE-94
- Attack vector
- local
- Privileges
- authenticated
Timeline
How it unfolded
- Feb 20, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Aug 11, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
Exploitability
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- Affected versionversion=10.0.0.0 <=10.0.0.9
- Affected versionversion=11.0.0.0
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