CVE-2025-36254: IBM System Storage DS8A00 10.1.3.0 through 10.11.35.0 and IBM DS8900F 89.40.83.0 through 89.44.25.0 could allo
CVE-2025-36254 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) affecting ds8900f firmware, ds8a00 firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
IBM System Storage DS8A00 10.1.3.0 through 10.11.35.0 and IBM DS8900F 89.40.83.0 through 89.44.25.0 could allow an attacker to bypass security authentication due to improperly encoding of DSCLI command output to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service.
Why this priority
- High severity
- Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 7.4 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | High |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 60%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-116 |
| Published | 2026-08-19 |
| Last modified | 2026-09-29 |
Last updated 2026-09-29 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2025-36254?
ds8900f firmware: upgrade to newer than 89.44.25.0; ds8a00 firmware: upgrade to newer than 10.11.35.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2025-36254 being exploited?
CVE-2025-36254 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-2025-36254 affect?
CVE-2025-36254 affects ds8900f firmware, ds8a00 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). IBM System Storage DS8A00 10.1.3.0 through 10.11.35.0 and IBM DS8900F 89.40.83.0 through 89.44.25.0 could allow an attacker to bypass security authentication due to improperly encoding of DSCLI command output to obtain sensitive information
How urgent is CVE-2025-36254?
Priority 41/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action
Related CVEs
- CVE-2025-36255 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE IBM System Storage DS8A00 10.1.3.0 through 10.11.35.0 and IBM DS8900F 89.40.83.0 through 89.44.25.0 could allo
- CVE-2025-36398 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE UPGRADE IBM System Storage DS8A00 10.1.3.0 through 10.11.35.0 and IBM DS8900F 89.40.83.0 through 89.44.25.0 could allo