CVE-2026-17045: IBM i is Affected By Multiple Vulnerabilities in Digital Certificate Manager

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Updated

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform unauthorized operations and access sensitive information due to improper session management.

Other sources

IBM i could allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform unauthorized operations and access sensitive information due to improper session management.

— IBM

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM IBM i=7.6, =7.5, =7.4, =7.3
IBM i<=7.6
IBM i<=7.5
IBM i<=7.4
IBM i<=7.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM i (7.6) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6Patch SJ10907
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM i (7.5) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.5Patch SJ10906
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM i (7.4) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4Patch SJ10905
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM i (7.3) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.3Patch SJ10904

Event History

Aug 12, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:54 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17045?

The severity of CVE-2026-17045 is high, with a score of 8.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17045?

To fix CVE-2026-17045, it is recommended to apply the security patch provided by IBM for your version of IBM i.

3

What versions of IBM i are affected by CVE-2026-17045?

CVE-2026-17045 affects IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2026-17045 allow?

CVE-2026-17045 allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform unauthorized operations and access sensitive information.

5

Is user interaction required to exploit CVE-2026-17045?

No, user interaction is not required to exploit CVE-2026-17045.

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