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CVE-2026-18509

HIGH · CVSS 8.2 EPSS 0.20%

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 privilege escalation flaw that allows local authenticated attackers to exploit the Navigator for i debugger. This vulnerability could enable attackers to access or manipulate sensitive data and create new user profiles with elevated privileges. Organizations using these IBM i versions should prioritize remediation to protect against potential data breaches and unauthorized access.

CVE
CVE-2026-18509
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.2
EPSS
0.20%

Original NVD Description

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a local authenticated attacker to gain privilege escalation via the Navigator for i debugger. This could allow the attacker to access or manipulate sensitive data on the system, or create new profiles with elevated privileges on the IBM i system.