CVE-2026-17420 — MEDIUM (6.3)

Q: What is CVE-2026-17420?

CVE-2026-17420 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper neutralization of special elements in an SQL parameter.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-17420?

CVE-2026-17420 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-17420?

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

Vulnerability 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 neutralization of special elements in an SQL parameter.

CVSS Score

6.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

LOW

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	I	>= 7.3, <= 7.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283289Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-17420?

CVE-2026-17420 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.3 (MEDIUM). IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper neutralization of special elements in an SQL parameter.

How severe is CVE-2026-17420?

CVE-2026-17420 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-17420?

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