What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-12985?

CVE-2025-12985 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.4 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.0%.

Which versions of IBM are affected by CVE-2025-12985?

CVE-2025-12985 presents notable security risk, a incorrect permissions vulnerability rated CVSS 8.4. Attackers could escalate their privileges to gain elevated access beyond their authorized level.

How to fix or mitigate CVE-2025-12985?

Within 7 days: Identify all affected systems and apply vendor patches promptly. Monitor vendor channels for patch availability.

IBM CVE-2025-12985

HIGH

Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource (CWE-732)

2026-01-20 psirt@us.ibm.com

IBM

8.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

8.4 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

Analysis Generated

Mar 12, 2026 - 21:54 vuln.today

CVE Published

Jan 20, 2026 - 15:16 nvd

HIGH 8.4

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM Licensing Operator incorrectly assigns privileges to security critical files which could allow a local root escalation inside a container running the IBM Licensing Operator image.

AnalysisAI

IBM Licensing Operator incorrectly assigns privileges to security critical files which could allow a local root escalation inside a container running the IBM Licensing Operator image. [CVSS 8.4 HIGH]

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability (CWE-732: Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource) IBM Licensing Operator incorrectly assigns privileges to security critical files which could allow a local root escalation inside a container running the IBM Licensing Operator image.