CVE-2025-0975 IBM MQ code execution

High 8.8 Published 28 Feb 2025 Updated 26 Feb 2026

An authenticated user can execute arbitrary code in the IBM MQ console due to improper neutralization of escape characters.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2025-0975?

CVE-2025-0975 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in IBM MQ, published on 28 Feb 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM MQ 9.3 LTS, 9.3 CD, 9.4 LTS, and 9.4 CD console could allow an authenticated user to execute code due to improper neutralization of escape characters.

Weakness: CWE-150

Which versions are affected by CVE-2025-0975?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Mq Appliance.

How do I fix CVE-2025-0975?

No fix has been published for CVE-2025-0975 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2025-0975 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2025-0975 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r2vw-h337-2gxm.