Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in IBM i Products
CVE-2026-102917

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
I
Vendor
CVE Published:
16 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-102917?

Authenticated attackers can exploit a vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6, allowing them to elevate their privileges and operate with QSECOFR/Root authority. This security flaw poses significant risks, enabling bad actors to perform unauthorized actions on the system. Implementing the necessary patches is crucial to mitigate this vulnerability and protect system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

i 7.6

i 7.5

i 7.4

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7292422
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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