CVE-2026-17082

IBM i versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 are vulnerable to a privilege escalation flaw that allows remote authenticated attackers to exploit improper validation of client-supplied profile names. This vulnerability could enable attackers to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising system integrity and access to sensitive data. Organizations using these IBM i versions should prioritize remediation to mitigate the risk of unauthorized access and potential data breaches.