CVE-2026-16906 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability Description

IBM i 7.6, and 7.5 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	I	7.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283284Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16906?

CVE-2026-16906 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). IBM i 7.6, and 7.5 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands with elevated privileges due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

How severe is CVE-2026-16906?

CVE-2026-16906 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16906?

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