CVE-2026-17276
Critical
Description
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to escalate privileges due to improper authorization in the handling of high-authority threads.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.6
Exploit probability—
Product
I
PublishedAug 12, 2026
First seenAug 12, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ibm i | 7.3 ≤ v ≤ 7.6 | — |
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