CVE-2026-84414

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 0.09%

Last modified

CVE-2026-84414 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a local authenticated attacker to change the ownership of arbitrary files due to improper validation of an attacker-controlled file path.. EPSS estimates a 0.09% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a local authenticated attacker to change the ownership of arbitrary files due to improper validation of an attacker-controlled file path.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.09%

0.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmI>= 7.3, <= 7.6

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-84414?
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a local authenticated attacker to change the ownership of arbitrary files due to improper validation of an attacker-controlled file path.
How severe is CVE-2026-84414?
CVE-2026-84414 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.09% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84414?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST