CVE-2026-17110
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IBM i Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-08-12

Last updated on: 2026-08-12

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands and obtain sensitive information due to improper privilege management.

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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
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NVD
CVE-2026-17110
EUVD
EUVD-2026-57375

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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CWE ID Description
CWE-250 The product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands and access sensitive information. It is caused by improper privilege management, which fails to restrict unauthorized command execution.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain control over the system, run unauthorized commands, and steal sensitive data. This could lead to data breaches, system compromise, or further network infiltration depending on the attacker's goals.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the appropriate PTF (Program Temporary Fix) as recommended by IBM: SJ10870 for version 7.3, SJ10869 for version 7.4, SJ10868 for version 7.5, and SJ10867 for version 7.6.

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