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CVE-2025-36255: 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

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CVE-2025-36255 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) 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 authenticated user to create a user with privileged user roles due to improper privileged defined with unsafe actions.

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-267
Published2026-08-19
Last modified2026-09-29
Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

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Last updated 2026-09-29 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

ibm ds8900f firmware UPGRADE
Affected: >= 89.40.83.0 and <= 89.44.25.0
Fixed in: newer than 89.44.25.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 89.40.83.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
ibm ds8a00 firmware UPGRADE
Affected: >= 10.1.3.0 and <= 10.11.35.0
Fixed in: newer than 10.11.35.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.1.3.0
Check your OS release
cat /etc/os-release; uname -r
Debian / Ubuntu
sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade
RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora
sudo dnf upgrade --refresh
Windows
Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update
If no patch exists yet
OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.
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-2025-36255?

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-2025-36255 being exploited?

CVE-2025-36255 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-2025-36255 affect?

CVE-2025-36255 affects ds8900f firmware, ds8a00 firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). 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 authenticated user to create a user with privileged user roles due to improper privileged defined with unsafe actions.

How urgent is CVE-2025-36255?

Priority 34/100. High severity

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