HIGH · 7.7

CVE-2026-16863

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an out-of-bounds read.

Vulnerability Description

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an out-of-bounds read.

CVSS Score

7.7

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmI>= 7.3, <= 7.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16863?

CVE-2026-16863 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to an out-of-bounds read.

How severe is CVE-2026-16863?

CVE-2026-16863 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16863?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm I.