Auth bypass in Ibm I

CVE-2026-17101

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

Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.3 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Ibm I — versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-287 — Improper Authentication

References

psirt@us.ibm.com (vendor-advisory, patch)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-17101?: CVE-2026-17101 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm I, classified under Improper Authentication. CVSS score: 8.3/10. Published 2026-08-13.
How severe is CVE-2026-17101?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.3 out of 10.