Authentication Bypass Vulnerability in IBM i
CVE-2026-102618

3.6LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
I
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-102618?

An authentication bypass vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 allows authenticated users to disable system auditing features indirectly, which they would not normally have permission to modify. This flaw could lead to unauthorized changes in critical security settings, potentially exposing sensitive information or enabling further exploitation. Users and administrators need to ensure their systems are updated and secure against this vulnerability to protect their data integrity.

Affected Version(s)

i 7.6

i 7.5

i 7.4

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295136
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.6
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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