CVE-2026-16906
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Remote Command Execution in IBM i

Publication date: 2026-08-12

Last updated on: 2026-08-12

Assigner: IBM Corporation

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

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Published
2026-08-12
Last Modified
2026-08-12
Generated
2026-08-13
AI Q&A
2026-08-12
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-16906
EUVD
EUVD-2026-57378

Affected Vendors & Products

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ibm i 7.6
ibm i 7.5

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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM i 7.6 and 7.5 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges. It occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command, enabling command injection.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain full control over the affected IBM i system, leading to unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion. The high CVSS score (8.8) indicates significant risk of system compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data security) requirements. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties or fines.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the provided PTFs: SJ10931 for IBM i version 7.6 and SJ11010 for version 7.5. No workarounds are currently available.

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