CVE-2025-36193: IBM Transformation Advisor 2.0.1 through 4.3.1 incorrectly assigns privileges to security critical files which

Routine

HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2025-36193 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting transformation advisor. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Transformation Advisor 2.0.1 through 4.3.1 incorrectly assigns privileges to security critical files which could allow a local root escalation inside a container running the IBM Transformation Advisor Operator Catalog image.

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 96%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-732
Published	2025-09-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-09-03 19:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:14 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm transformation advisor UPGRADE

Affected: >= 2.0.1 and < 4.3.2

Fixed in: 4.3.2

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy transformation-advisor || rpm -q transformation-advisor || transformation-advisor --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.3.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade transformation-advisor

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade transformation-advisor

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison transformation-advisor sudo apt install transformation-advisor=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold transformation-advisor

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list transformation-advisor sudo dnf downgrade transformation-advisor-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add transformation-advisor

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-36193?

transformation advisor: upgrade to 4.3.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-36193 being exploited?

CVE-2025-36193 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-36193 affect?

CVE-2025-36193 affects transformation advisor. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). IBM Transformation Advisor 2.0.1 through 4.3.1 incorrectly assigns privileges to security critical files which could allow a local root escalation inside a container running the IBM Transformation Advisor Operator Catalog image.

How urgent is CVE-2025-36193?

Priority 30/100. High severity

References

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