CVE-2026-16674
CVE-2026-16674 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-426.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-426
- Affected product: Ibm I
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to an untrusted search path.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-16674?
- IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to an untrusted search path.
- How severe is CVE-2026-16674?
- CVE-2026-16674 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-16674 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-16674?
- CVE-2026-16674 primarily affects Ibm I. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-16674?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-16674 published?
- CVE-2026-16674 was published on 2026-08-13 and last updated on 2026-08-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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