CVE-2026-17197: IBM i is Affected By Multiple Vulnerabilities in Host Servers

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Updated

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper validation of client-asserted identity.

Other sources

IBM i could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper validation of client-asserted identity.

— IBM

Affected Software

9 affected components
IBM IBM i>=7.3<=7.6
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 SJ10848
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.6Patch SJ10899
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.6Patch SJ11022
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.6Patch SJ11101
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.6Patch SJ11097
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.6Patch SJ11098
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.6Patch SJ11099
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.6Patch SJ11100
  9. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.5Patch SJ11102
  10. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.4Patch SJ11103
  11. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 7.3Patch SJ11104

Event History

Aug 13, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:49 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Aug 14, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·07:00 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-17197?

CVE-2026-17197 has a severity rating of 8.1, categorized as high.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17197?

To fix CVE-2026-17197, apply the latest updates and patches provided by IBM for the affected IBM i software versions.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-17197?

CVE-2026-17197 affects IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2026-17197?

CVE-2026-17197 allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper validation of client-asserted identity.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-17197?

The potential impacts of CVE-2026-17197 include unauthorized access and the ability to compromise sensitive data.

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