CVE-2026-16860
CVE-2026-16860 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9. 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-427.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.9)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-427
- 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 uncontrolled search path element.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-16860?
- IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to an uncontrolled search path element.
- How severe is CVE-2026-16860?
- CVE-2026-16860 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.9, rated critical 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 low.
- Is CVE-2026-16860 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-16860?
- CVE-2026-16860 affects Ibm I. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-16860?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-16860 published?
- CVE-2026-16860 was published on 2026-08-12 and last updated on 2026-08-13.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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