{"id":33990,"date":"2025-04-30T22:13:16","date_gmt":"2025-04-30T22:13:16","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-06-17T11:20:12","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T17:20:12","slug":"cve-2025-1951-command-execution-vulnerability-in-ibm-hardware-management-console","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-1951-command-execution-vulnerability-in-ibm-hardware-management-console\/","title":{"rendered":"<strong>CVE-2025-1951: Command Execution Vulnerability in IBM Hardware Management Console<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The cybersecurity world has recently been alerted to a new vulnerability, tagged CVE-2025-1951, which is impacting the IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC) for Power Systems. This vulnerability could enable a local user to execute commands with elevated privileges, potentially compromising the entire system or leading to data leakage. Given the primary function of the HMC as a means for administrators to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-44755-critical-sql-injection-vulnerability-in-sacco-management-system-v1-0\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"39616\">manage a number of systems<\/a>, this vulnerability is especially concerning as it could provide an attacker with extensive access and control over sensitive systems.<br \/>\nIt&#8217;s crucial that IT administrators, particularly those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-33103-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-ibm-tcp-ip-connectivity-utilities-for-i\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"51398\">utilizing IBM<\/a> Power Systems, understand the details of this vulnerability, how it might be exploited, and the steps necessary for mitigation. As with all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/escalating-cybersecurity-threats-to-australia-s-infrastructure-a-detailed-analysis\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"45750\">cybersecurity threats<\/a>, knowledge and swift action are key to minimizing potential damage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vulnerability Summary<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>CVE ID: CVE-2025-1951<br \/>\nSeverity: High (CVSS: 8.4)<br \/>\nAttack Vector: Local<br \/>\nPrivileges Required: Low<br \/>\nUser Interaction: None<br \/>\nImpact: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/yale-new-haven-health-system-data-breach-a-comprehensive-analysis-of-a-cybersecurity-breach-impacting-5-5-million-patients\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"39237\">System compromise or data<\/a> leakage<\/p>\n<p><strong>Affected Products<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-1847700153\" class=\"ameeb-content-2 ameeb-entity-placement\"><div style=\"border-left: 4px solid #555; padding-left: 20px; margin: 48px 0; font-family: Roboto, sans-serif; color: #ffffff; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 720px;\">\r\n  <h2 style=\"margin-top: 0; font-size: 22px; font-weight: 600; display: flex; align-items: center; letter-spacing: -0.02em;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"display: inline-flex; align-items: center; margin-right: 10px;\">\r\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Best-App-icon-Ameeba.png\" alt=\"Ameeba Chat Icon\" style=\"width: 42px; height: 42px;\" \/>\r\n    <\/a>\r\n    Share secrets securely\r\n  <\/h2>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 14px; color: #d1d5db;\">\r\n    Ameeba is private infrastructure for communication and sensitive work built on encrypted identity instead of exposed corporate identity systems.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"margin-bottom: 18px; color: #a1a1aa;\">\r\n    Passwords, credentials, confidential files, screenshots, internal discussions, sensitive AI context, and private coordination should not become exposed across ordinary communication platforms.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <ul style=\"list-style: none; padding-left: 0; margin-bottom: 24px; color: #e4e4e7;\">\r\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\u2022 Encrypted identity<\/li>\r\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\u2022 Private Spaces for organizations and teams<\/li>\r\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\u2022 End-to-end encrypted chat, calls, files, and notes<\/li>\r\n    <li style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\">\u2022 Sensitive AI work and protected collaboration<\/li>\r\n    <li>\u2022 Built for information that cannot leak<\/li>\r\n  <\/ul>\r\n\r\n  <p style=\"font-style: italic; font-weight: 600; margin-bottom: 24px; color: #ffffff;\">\r\n    Our mission is to secure human work alongside AI.\r\n  <\/p>\r\n\r\n  <div style=\"display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px;\">\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\/download\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff; color: #000000; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 500;\">\r\n      Download Ameeba\r\n    <\/a>\r\n\r\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/chat\" style=\"border: 1px solid #ffffff; color: #ffffff; padding: 10px 20px; text-decoration: none; border-radius: 8px; font-weight: 500;\">\r\n      Learn More\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Product | Affected Versions<\/p>\n<p>IBM Hardware <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2023-43958-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability-in-hospital-management-system-v4-0\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"39680\">Management Console &#8211; Power Systems<\/a> | V10.2.1030.0<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-1950-local-user-command-execution-vulnerability-in-ibm-hardware-management-console\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"40522\">IBM Hardware Management<\/a> Console &#8211; Power Systems | V10.3.1050.0<\/p>\n<p><strong>How the Exploit Works<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-28034-remote-command-execution-vulnerability-in-totolink-wireless-routers\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"39449\">vulnerability arises due to the software&#8217;s execution of certain commands<\/a> with unnecessary privileges. An attacker, by exploiting this vulnerability, could run commands as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-43922-unprivileged-local-user-privilege-escalation-vulnerability-in-filewave-windows-client\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"41428\">privileged user<\/a>, even if they only have low-level access rights. This allows them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-32849-vulnerability-in-telecontrol-server-basic-leads-to-potential-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"39236\">potentially alter system<\/a> configurations, access sensitive data, or perform other actions typically restricted to high-privilege users.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conceptual Example Code<\/strong><\/p><div id=\"ameeb-4248329907\" class=\"ameeb-content ameeb-entity-placement\"><div class=\"poptin-embedded\" data-id=\"f6b387694f681\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The following pseudocode is a conceptual example of how the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-47154-exploitation-of-use-after-free-vulnerability-in-libjs-in-ladybird\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"45751\">vulnerability might be exploited<\/a>:<\/p>\n<pre><code class=\"\" data-line=\"\"># Attacker gains low-level access to the system\nlogin_as_low_privilege_user()\n# Exploit the vulnerability to run a command as a privileged user\nrun_as_privileged(&#039;cat \/etc\/shadow&#039;)<\/code><\/pre>\n<p>In this example, the attacker logs in with low-level access, then uses the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-28039-pre-auth-remote-command-execution-vulnerability-in-totolink-ex1200t\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"39507\">vulnerability to run a command<\/a> (`cat \/etc\/shadow`) which is typically restricted to high-privilege users. This command would allow the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/ahold-delhaize-cyber-attack-unpacking-the-data-breach-and-its-implications\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"39235\">attacker to view encrypted password data<\/a>, illustrating the potential for system compromise or data leakage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mitigation Guidance<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>IBM has released patches for the affected versions of the HMC. All users of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-41646-critical-authentication-bypass-vulnerability-in-affected-software-packages\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"59326\">affected software<\/a> versions are advised to apply these patches immediately. If immediate patching is not possible, using a Web Application Firewall (WAF) or an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) can serve as a temporary mitigation measure. However, these should not be seen as long-term solutions and patching should be prioritized to fully <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ameeba.com\/blog\/cve-2025-32953-security-vulnerability-in-z80pack-emulator-leading-to-system-compromise\/\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"40431\">secure the system<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Overview The cybersecurity world has recently been alerted to a new vulnerability, tagged CVE-2025-1951, which is impacting the IBM Hardware Management Console (HMC) for Power Systems. This vulnerability could enable a local user to execute commands with elevated privileges, potentially compromising the entire system or leading to data leakage. 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