How severe is CVE-2026-16695?

CVE-2026-16695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-16695 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-16695?

CVE-2026-16695 affects Ibm I Access Client Solutions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-16695?

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-2026-16695 published?

CVE-2026-16695 was published on 2026-08-12 and last updated on 2026-08-18.

CVE-2026-16695

CVE-2026-16695 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm I Access Client Solutions with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. 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-78.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-78
Affected product: Ibm I Access Client Solutions
Published: 2026-08-12
Last modified: 2026-08-18

Description

IBM i Access Client Solutions 1.1.2.0 through 1.1.9.13 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-16695?: IBM i Access Client Solutions 1.1.2.0 through 1.1.9.13 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.
How severe is CVE-2026-16695?: CVE-2026-16695 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-16695 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-16695?: CVE-2026-16695 affects Ibm I Access Client Solutions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16695?: 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-2026-16695 published?: CVE-2026-16695 was published on 2026-08-12 and last updated on 2026-08-18.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7282954

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i_access_client_solutions:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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