CVE-2026-13367: IBM Informix Dynamic Server Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in oninit Utility

Published Aug 7, 2026
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Updated

IBM Informix Dynamic Server 14.10, and 15.0 contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the oninit setuid-root utility.

Other sources

IBM Informix Dynamic Server contain a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Informix Dynamic Server>=14.10<=15.0
IBM Informix Dynamic Server<=14.10
IBM Informix Dynamic Server<=15.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Informix Dynamic Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.10.xC13W13
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM Informix Dynamic Server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.0.1.14
  3. Compensating control

    Follow the Informix Servers documentation instructions for Database server upgrades (as referenced for Informix Servers 14.10) when applying the IBM Informix fixes from IBM Fix Central.

Event History

Aug 7, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 12, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:53 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-13367?

The severity of CVE-2026-13367 is rated as high with a score of 7.8.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-13367?

To fix CVE-2026-13367, upgrade to the latest version of IBM Informix Dynamic Server that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2026-13367?

CVE-2026-13367 affects users of IBM Informix Dynamic Server versions 14.10 and 15.0.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-13367?

CVE-2026-13367 is a local privilege escalation vulnerability found in the oninit setuid-root utility.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-13367?

The potential impacts of CVE-2026-13367 include unauthorized access and escalation of privileges on systems running vulnerable versions of IBM Informix Dynamic Server.

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