CVE-2026-17203

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IBM Administration Runtime Expert for i Authentication Bypass Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-08-28

Last updated on: 2026-09-01

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Administration Runtime Expert for i 1R1M0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper authentication enforcement.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-08-28

Last Modified

2026-09-01

Generated

2026-09-18

AI Q&A

2026-08-29

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-15

NVD

CVE-2026-17203

EUVD

EUVD-2026-67949

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	administration_runtime_expert_for_i	1r1m0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

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

This vulnerability in IBM Administration Runtime Expert for i allows a remote authenticated attacker to access sensitive information due to weak authentication enforcement. The flaw enables unauthorized data retrieval without proper access controls.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves improper authentication enforcement in IBM Administration Runtime Expert for i. Detection requires checking for unauthorized access to sensitive information. No specific commands are provided in the context. Review IBM's official documentation for authentication logs and access controls.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal confidential data, such as system configurations or user credentials, potentially leading to further attacks or data breaches. The high CVSS score indicates significant risk.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate compliance requirements like GDPR or HIPAA by exposing sensitive data. Organizations may face penalties for failing to protect personal or health information adequately.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest fixes or updates from IBM for IBM Administration Runtime Expert for i. Ensure proper authentication enforcement is configured and restrict remote access to trusted sources only.

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