CVE-2024-56347 IBM AIX command execution
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands on IBM AIX systems via the nimsh service due to improper process controls.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-56347?
CVE-2024-56347 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 nimsh service SSL/TLS protection mechanisms could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper process controls.
Weakness: CWE-114
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-56347?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Aix.
How do I fix CVE-2024-56347?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-56347 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-2024-56347 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-56347 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Aix
Sources
Also known as GHSA-67g9-m5c8-562g.