CVE-2026-17071: IBM i is Affected By Multiple Vulnerabilities in Digital Certificate Manager

Published Aug 12, 2026
·
Updated

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform file manipulation due to path traversal.

Other sources

IBM i could allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform file manipulation due to path traversal.

— IBM

Affected Software

8 affected components
IBM i<=7.6
IBM i<=7.5
IBM i<=7.4
IBM i<=7.3
IBM i=7.3
IBM i=7.4
IBM i=7.5
IBM i=7.6

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·08:22 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:22 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17071?

The severity of CVE-2026-17071 is classified as low.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17071?

Fixing CVE-2026-17071 may involve applying the latest patches for IBM i or implementing suitable workarounds provided by IBM.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-17071?

CVE-2026-17071 affects IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2026-17071 allow?

CVE-2026-17071 allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform file manipulation due to path traversal.

5

What is the vulnerable component related to CVE-2026-17071?

The vulnerable component related to CVE-2026-17071 is the Digital Certificate Manager in IBM i.

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