CVE-2025-1331

IBM CICS TX code execution

Description

IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 and IBM CICS TX Advanced 10.1 and 11.1 could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code on the system due to the use of unsafe use of the gets function.

Remediation

Solution:

  • IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerabilities now by downloading and applying the below fix. IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 Linux Download and apply the fix from Fix Central.

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.01%
Vendor Advisory ibm.com Vendor Advisory ibm.com
Affected: IBM CICS TX Standard
Affected: IBM CICS TX Advanced
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7232923 vendor advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7232924 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-1331?
CVE-2025-1331 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-1331?
To fix CVE-2025-1331: IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerabilities now by downloading and applying the below fix. IBM CICS TX Standard 11.1 Linux Download and apply the fix from Fix Central.
Is CVE-2025-1331 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-1331 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-1331?
CVE-2025-1331 affects IBM CICS TX Standard, IBM CICS TX Advanced.
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