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CVE-2026-16896

HIGH · CVSS 7.1 EPSS 0.09%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-13 · Last synced 2026-08-14

CyberRota Analysis

AI-Generated

IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 are vulnerable to a TOCTOU race condition that enables local authenticated attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive files. This high-severity vulnerability poses a significant risk to data integrity and confidentiality within affected systems. Organizations using these IBM i versions should prioritize remediation to mitigate potential data breaches.

CVE
CVE-2026-16896
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.1
EPSS
0.09%

Original NVD Description

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a local authenticated attacker to obtain unauthorized access to files due to a time-of-check time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition.