XML Injection Vulnerability in IBM i Systems
CVE-2026-18098

8.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
I
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-18098?

An XML injection vulnerability has been identified in IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3. This flaw allows remote authenticated attackers to exploit the system. If successfully executed, the attacker could gain unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in the system, potentially compromising both the data and the overall integrity of the platform. Users are encouraged to apply available patches from IBM to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

i 7.6

i 7.5

i 7.4

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283292
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.1
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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