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How the CVE Works:
CVE-2025-3218 exploits improper validation in IBM i Netserver’s authentication mechanism, allowing attackers to bypass authorization checks. The vulnerability stems from insufficient input sanitization during credential processing, enabling brute-force attacks or direct privilege escalation. Malicious actors can craft specially formatted requests to bypass authentication entirely or exploit weak session handling to hijack authenticated sessions.
DailyCVE Form:
Platform: IBM i Netserver
Version: 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6
Vulnerability: Authentication Bypass
Severity: Critical
Date: 07/03/2025
Prediction: Patch expected by 09/2025
What Undercode Say:
Analytics:
nmap -p 21 --script ftp-brute <target_IP> curl -X POST -d "malformed_auth_request" <target_URL>
Exploit:
- Crafted FTP requests bypass auth.
- Session fixation attacks.
Protection:
- Apply IBM i security patches.
- Disable unnecessary services.
Impact:
- Unauthorized data access.
- Full system compromise.
Sources:
Reported By: nvd.nist.gov
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