CVE-2026-18073: IBM i is Affected By Multiple Vulnerabilities in Debug Server

Published Aug 31, 2026
·
Updated

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a local authenticated attacker to inject parameters into a CL command due to improper neutralization of special elements.

Other sources

IBM i could allow a local authenticated attacker to inject parameters into a CL command due to improper neutralization of special elements.

IBM

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM IBM i>=7.3<=7.6
IBM IBM i Debug Server>=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 7.6 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch SJ11305
  2. Upgrade

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

    Patch SJ11306
  3. Upgrade

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

    Patch SJ11307
  4. Upgrade

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

    Patch SJ11308

Event History

Aug 31, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 4, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:28 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:28 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who can exploit this issue?

Exploitation requires local authenticated access to an affected IBM i system. The provided data does not indicate that unauthenticated remote attackers can exploit it.

2

What capabilities could an attacker gain through exploitation?

An attacker could inject parameters into a CL command because special elements are not properly neutralized. The stated impact includes low confidentiality and low integrity impact, with no availability impact.

3

Which IBM i releases are identified as affected?

The affected releases listed are IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3. The issue is associated with the IBM i Debug Server.

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