CVE-2026-17642

HighCVSS 8.8

Published: 12/08/2026(UTC)Updated: 17/08/2026(UTC)Translated: 13/08/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk

0.41%

34th percentile - higher than 34% of all known CVEs

Summary

IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

Risk Assessment

An attacker could execute OS-level commands, potentially leading to full system compromise and access to sensitive data.

Recommendation

Install security updates from IBM and monitor system logs for suspicious activity.

Original NVD description (English source)

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.