CVE-2026-18858
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.09%
Last modified
CVE-2026-18858 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM i 7.6, and 7.5 could allow a local authenticated attacker to obtain information from a privileged file when using SSH.. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM i 7.6, and 7.5 could allow a local authenticated attacker to obtain information from a privileged file when using SSH.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | I | 7.5 |
| Ibm | I | 7.6 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7285938Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-18858?
IBM i 7.6, and 7.5 could allow a local authenticated attacker to obtain information from a privileged file when using SSH.
How severe is CVE-2026-18858?
CVE-2026-18858 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-18858?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
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