CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-77153

MediumCVSS 4.8
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.23%

14th percentile - higher than 14% of all known CVEs

Summary

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 lack an authorization check in the Host-Based Printer Subsystem. A remote unauthenticated attacker could obtain sensitive information and print files they should not be able to access.

Risk Assessment

Missing authorization checks can lead to leakage of sensitive data through unauthorized printing. The confidentiality of information in the system is at risk.

Recommendation

Update IBM i to a patched version. Restrict access to the Host-Based Printer Subsystem and monitor for unusual printer activity.

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Original NVD description (English source)

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information from the Host-Based Printer Subsystem due to no authorization check. A bad actor could use this vulnerability to print files they should not be able to access.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS