CVE-2026-17438: IBM i is Affected By An Improper Privilege Management Vulnerability in LDAP []

Published Aug 12, 2026
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Updated

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information or modify data due to improper privilege management.

Other sources

IBM i could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information or modify data due to improper privilege management.

— IBM

Affected Software

5 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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM i to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.6Patch SJ10919
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM i to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.5Patch SJ10989
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM i to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.4Patch SJ10991
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM i to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 7.3Patch SJ10992

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·08:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:37 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-2026-17438?

The severity of CVE-2026-17438 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.4.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-17438?

To fix CVE-2026-17438, apply the latest patches and updates provided by IBM for your IBM i system.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-17438?

CVE-2026-17438 affects IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-17438?

CVE-2026-17438 is an improper privilege management vulnerability in LDAP.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2026-17438?

CVE-2026-17438 can be exploited by a local attacker to obtain sensitive information or modify data.

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