CVE-2024-56346 IBM AIX command execution
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on IBM AIX systems via the NIM master service due to improper process controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-56346?
CVE-2024-56346 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Ibm Aix, published on 18 Mar 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 nimesis NIM master service could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls.
Weakness: CWE-114
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56346?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56346?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56346 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.
Is CVE-2024-56346 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56346 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-68fx-m736-wfwf.