Race Condition Vulnerability in IBM i by IBM
CVE-2026-18250

6.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
I
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-18250?

A race condition in IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 may allow a remote authenticated attacker to exploit timing discrepancies, leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information and potential bypass of established security measures. This vulnerability highlights the importance of timely patching and monitoring for unusual access patterns.

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:
6.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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