Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in IBM i Systems
CVE-2026-17642

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
I
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-17642?

A vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the system. This is caused by improper handling of certain special elements utilized in operating system commands, which can be exploited if an attacker successfully authenticates. Timely updates and patches are recommended to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

i 7.6

i 7.5

i 7.4

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283275
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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