Local Privilege Escalation in IBM Informix Dynamic Server Utility
CVE-2026-13367

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Informix Dynamic Server
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-13367?

A local privilege escalation vulnerability exists in the oninit setuid-root utility of IBM Informix Dynamic Server versions 14.10 and 15.0, potentially allowing unauthorized users to gain elevated privileges. This can lead to serious security risks if exploited. It is essential for users of affected versions to implement the necessary patches to mitigate this vulnerability and protect their systems.

Affected Version(s)

Informix Dynamic Server 14.10

Informix Dynamic Server 15.0

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7282829
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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