Remote Code Execution Risk in IBM i Products by IBM
CVE-2026-16906

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
I
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-16906?

The vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.6 and 7.5 permits a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges. This is attributed to improper handling of special elements in OS commands, leading to potential unauthorized access and control over the system. Users are advised to review their system configurations and apply relevant patches to mitigate these risks.

Affected Version(s)

i 7.6

i 7.5

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283284
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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