CVE-2026-17101: IBM i is Affected By Multiple Vulnerabilities in Navigator for i

Published Aug 11, 2026
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Updated

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information due to improper authentication.

Other sources

IBM i could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information due to improper authentication.

— IBM

Affected Software

4 affected components
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 SJ10887
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.5Patch SJ10888
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.4Patch SJ10890
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.3Patch SJ10891
  5. Compensating control

    If you are running unsupported versions of IBM i that are affected, use IBM i Release5770-SS1 Option 3 guidance and address the vulnerability now until you can upgrade to the supported and fixed versions listed (with PTFs SJ10887/SJ10888/SJ10890/SJ10891).

Event History

Aug 11, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Aug 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:27 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 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-2026-17101?

CVE-2026-17101 has a risk score of 82, indicating it is a high-severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17101?

To fix CVE-2026-17101, apply the security updates provided by IBM for the IBM i software.

3

What are the potential consequences of CVE-2026-17101?

CVE-2026-17101 may allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-17101?

CVE-2026-17101 affects users and administrators of IBM i software.

5

When was CVE-2026-17101 published?

CVE-2026-17101 was published on August 11, 2026.

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