CVE-2025-33088: IBM Concert · Incorrect Permissions
Affects IBM ConcertSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.4 High.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 06:26 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 1% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 17 Feb 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2026-10-26.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IBMConcert | Affected
| Fixed in– |
CPE configurations (2)
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:concert:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:concert:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
AI-suggested
Organizations should immediately audit file and directory permissions related to IBM Concert installations to identify and correct any overly permissive settings on critical resources. Until official patches are released by IBM, restrict local access to trusted users only and implement strict access controls and monitoring on systems running Concert. Employ host-based intrusion detection systems (HIDS) to detect unusual privilege escalation attempts. Consider isolating IBM Concert servers within segmented network zones to limit lateral movement. Regularly review and update system hardening guidelines to ensure adherence to the principle of least privilege. Engage with IBM support channels to obtain any available security advisories or interim fixes. Additionally, implement comprehensive logging and alerting to detect suspicious local activity indicative of exploitation attempts.
Description
IBM Concert 1.0.0 through 2.1.0 could allow a local user with specific knowledge about the system's architecture to escalate their privileges due to incorrect file permissions for critical resources.