CVE-2026-18527

CriticalCVSS 9.9

Published: 28/08/2026(UTC)Translated: 29/08/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

IBM Administration Runtime Expert for i (ARE) version 1R1M0 could allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges due to ARE GUI component processing. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute actions under another user's authenticated profile, gaining elevated privileges on the IBM i system.

Risk Assessment

The risk includes unauthorized privilege escalation, potentially leading to system and data integrity compromise and unauthorized administrative actions.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update IBM Administration Runtime Expert for i to a version that includes a fix for this vulnerability.

Original NVD description (English source)

IBM Administration Runtime Expert for i 1R1M0 IBM Application Runtime Expert (ARE) for i could allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges, caused by ARE GUI component processing. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute actions under another user's authenticated profile gaining elevated privileges on the IBM i system.