CVE-2026-17099
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Authentication Bypass in IBM i

Publication date: 2026-08-13

Last updated on: 2026-08-13

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper authentication.

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Published
2026-08-13
Last Modified
2026-08-13
Generated
2026-08-14
AI Q&A
2026-08-14
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-17099
EUVD
EUVD-2026-58398

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 4 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm i 7.6
ibm i 7.5
ibm i 7.4
ibm i 7.3

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-287 When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

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Executive Summary

IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 have an improper authentication issue that allows remote attackers to access sensitive information.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal confidential data, modify system settings, or disrupt services if they gain unauthorized access.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply IBM i PTFs or updates to address improper authentication. Monitor IBM i security advisories for patches. Restrict network access to IBM i systems until patched. Review authentication logs for suspicious activity.

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