RCE in Ibm I
CVE-2026-17420
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper neutralization of special elements in an SQL parameter.
Vulnerability class: Command Injection (OS Command Injection)
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Ibm I — versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@us.ibm.com (vendor-advisory, patch, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-17420?
- CVE-2026-17420 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm I, classified under OS Command Injection. CVSS score: 6.3/10. Published 2026-08-12.
- How severe is CVE-2026-17420?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.