IBM Storage Virtualize 8.4/8.5/8.6/8.7 SSH Session authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Storage Virtualize 8.4/8.5/8.6/8.7 and classified as very critical. This affects an unknown function of the component SSH Session Handler. This manipulation causes authorization. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-36120. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Storage Virtualize 8.4/8.5/8.6/8.7 and classified as very critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component SSH Session Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-863. The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Storage Virtualize 8.4, 8.5, 8.6, and 8.7 could allow an authenticated user to escalate their privileges in an SSH session due to incorrect authorization checks to access resources.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2025-36120 since 04/15/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 08/22/2025).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2025-25123). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.6

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 8.4
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-863 / CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

04/15/2025 CVE reserved
08/18/2025 +125 days Advisory disclosed
08/18/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/22/2025 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-36120 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-36120
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-320449
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Entryinfo

Created: 08/18/2025 16:05
Updated: 08/22/2025 08:03
Changes: 08/18/2025 16:05 (63), 08/19/2025 12:13 (1), 08/22/2025 08:03 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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