CVE-2026-17445
CVE-2026-17445 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm I with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2. 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-250.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.2)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (15th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-250
- 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 bypass security restrictions due to improper validation of an attacker-supplied user profile name.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-17445?
- IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper validation of an attacker-supplied user profile name.
- How severe is CVE-2026-17445?
- CVE-2026-17445 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-17445 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (15th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-17445?
- CVE-2026-17445 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-2026-17445?
- 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-2026-17445 published?
- CVE-2026-17445 was published on 2026-08-12 and last updated on 2026-08-17.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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