CVE-2026-16904

IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 are vulnerable to a high-severity flaw that enables remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands through improper privilege management during monitor owner reassignment. Organizations using these versions should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of unauthorized command execution and potential system compromise. Immediate action is recommended for environments where these IBM i systems are deployed.