Storage Scale
CVE-2025-14604
MEDIUM
Vulnerability Assessment
| Weakness |
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V13 - Configuration Permission assignment review
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| Impact | CVSS 6.6 (MEDIUM). Attack vector: Local. Complexity: Low. Privileges required: Low. User interaction: Required. Exploitable via local access. |
| Exploit ScenarioDerived | An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to a local user to unintentionally trigger additional permissions for resources in. |
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Alert meAnalysisAIv1 – Mar 12, 2026
IBM Storage Scale IBM S through rage Scale 5.2.3.0 - 5.2.3.5, and IBM S through rage Scale 6.0.0.0 - 6.0.0.1 could allow a local user to unintentionally trigger additional permissions for resources in a way that allows that resource to be executed by unintended actors. [CVSS 6.6 MEDIUM]
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Classified as CWE-732 (Incorrect Permission Assignment for Critical Resource). Affects Storage Scale. IBM Storage Scale IBM S through rage Scale 5.2.3.0 - 5.2.3.5, and IBM S through rage Scale 6.0.0.0 - 6.0.0.1 could allow a local user to unintentionally trigger additional permissions for resources in a way that allows that resource to be executed by unintended actors.
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AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
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CVSS VectorNVD
DescriptionCVE.org
IBM Storage Scale IBM S through rage Scale 5.2.3.0 - 5.2.3.5, and IBM S through rage Scale 6.0.0.0 - 6.0.0.1 could allow a local user to unintentionally trigger additional permissions for resources in a way that allows that resource to be executed by unintended actors.
Executive ViewAI
CVE-2025-14604 presents notable security risk, a incorrect permissions vulnerability rated CVSS 6.6. Attackers could gain access beyond their authorized level. Organizations should apply vendor updates when available and monitor for exploitation.
Apply vendor patch. If patching is delayed: manually tighten permissions on affected resources.
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