CVE-2026-18669
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CVE-2026-18669 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation as the result of a remote code execution vulnerability in the activation engine component. An authenticated attacker can execute a maliciously planted script with root authority.. EPSS estimates a 0.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation as the result of a remote code execution vulnerability in the activation engine component. An authenticated attacker can execute a maliciously planted script with root authority.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | I | >= 7.3, <= 7.6 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283278Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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