IBM i 7.6 Local Command Injection via Improper OS Command Neutralization
CVE-2026-17499 Published on September 4, 2026
IBM i is Affected By Multiple Vulnerabilities in Debug Server
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-17499 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a Shell injection Vulnerability?
The software constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.
CVE-2026-17499 has been classified to as a Shell injection vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-17499
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Affected Versions
IBM i:- Version 7.6 is affected.
- Version 7.5 is affected.
- Version 7.4 is affected.
- Version 7.3 is affected.