Description
IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to enumerate user profiles due to the return of distinct error codes during the sign-on process.
Published: 2026-10-12
Score: 5.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Information Disclosure
Action: Patch immediately
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 allows a remote attacker to trigger distinct error codes during the sign‑on process, revealing the existence of user profiles. This constitutes an information‑disclosure flaw (CWE‑200) that does not provide privilege escalation or remote code execution but can expose sensitive account data to the attacker.

Affected Systems

Affected releases are IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6, all of which are vulnerable until an IBM i Release 5770‑999 or the corresponding IBM i Product Fix Kits are applied. Earlier unsupported releases remain at risk until upgraded or patched.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates moderate severity. The EPSS score is not available, so exploitation likelihood is not quantified, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Based on the description, the likely attack vector is remote network access to the sign‑on service, where an attacker can initiate sign‑on attempts that produce distinct error codes without any local privileges.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 13, 2026 at 01:18 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM i Release5770-999  PTF Number(s)PTF Download Link(s)7.6MJ11636 MJ11441 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=MJ11636 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=MJ11441 7.5MJ11635 MJ11439 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=MJ11635 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=MJ11439 7.4MJ11634 MJ11438 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=MJ11634 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=MJ11438 7.3MJ11633 MJ11448 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=MJ11633 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=MJ11448 IBM recommends users running unsupported versions of affected products upgrade to a supported and fixed version of affected products.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the IBM i Product Fix Kits for the specific release – for 7.6 install MJ11636 and MJ11441, for 7.5 install MJ11635 and MJ11439, for 7.4 install MJ11634 and MJ11438, and for 7.3 install MJ11633 and MJ11448 – which correct the error‑code enumeration flaw.
  • If the system is running an unsupported or older release, upgrade to a supported IBM i release that contains the fix, or apply IBM i Release 5770‑999.
  • Limit exposure of the sign‑on service to trusted networks by configuring firewall rules or access controls that restrict remote sign‑on attempts.
  • Monitor authentication logs for repeated failed sign‑on attempts and confirm that error messages do not reveal user‑specific information.
  • If possible, configure the system to return generic authentication error messages so that user profile existence is not disclosed through the error‑code sequence.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 13, 2026 at 01:18 UTC.

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History

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote attacker to enumerate user profiles due to the return of distinct error codes during the sign-on process.
Title IBM i is Information Disclosure
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm i
Weaknesses CWE-200
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm i
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-13T13:48:37.212Z

Reserved: 2026-07-25T23:39:42.711Z

Link: CVE-2026-17487

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T13:47:55.435Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T00:17:01.007

Modified: 2026-10-14T23:49:16.323

Link: CVE-2026-17487

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T01:30:06Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-200

    Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor