CVE-2026-18101
High
Description
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges due to improper management of thread authority swaps.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
Product
I
PublishedAug 13, 2026
First seenAug 13, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ibm i | 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, 7.6 | — |
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