Is CVE-2025-2947 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2025-2947 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2025-2947 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2025-2947 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-2947?

CVE-2025-2947 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2025-2947

CWE-278Published: April 17, 2025· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

IBM i 7.6

contains a privilege escalation vulnerability due to incorrect profile swapping in an OS command. A malicious actor can use the command to elevate privileges to gain root access to the host operating system.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2025-2947 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.