Description
IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code on the system due to improper data sanitization by the HTTP Server Administration web application.
Published: 2026-10-12
Score: 9.9 Critical
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

An improperly sanitized input in the HTTP Server Administration web application of IBM i 7.3‑7.6 allows a remote authenticated attacker to retrieve sensitive data or execute code. The flaw is an Injection‑type vulnerability (CWE‑94) that can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.

Affected Systems

IBM i releases 7.3, 7.4, 7.5 and 7.6 are affected. These versions run the HTTP Server Administration GUI and expose the vulnerability to authenticated users who have access to the admin interface.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 9.9 indicates critical risk. Exploitation requires a remote authenticated session to the administration interface; no publicly disclosed exploit exists yet, and the EPSS score is unavailable, while the vulnerability is not in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector would involve an authenticated user submitting crafted input through the web GUI, potentially allowing arbitrary code execution.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 13, 2026 at 00:33 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now. IBM i Release5770-SS1  PTF Number(s)PTF Download Link(s)7.6SJ11645 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ11645 7.5SJ11644 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ11644 7.4SJ11643 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ11643 7.3SJ11641 https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ11641 IBM recommends users running unsupported versions of affected products upgrade to a supported and fixed version of affected products.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the appropriate IBM i PTF (SJ11645 for version 7.6, SJ11644 for 7.5, SJ11643 for 7.4, or SJ11641 for 7.3).
  • Limit exposure of the HTTP Server Administration GUI to trusted networks or IP ranges, and enforce strict firewall rules to prevent public access.
  • Review and harden authentication controls for the admin interface, ensuring that only essential users have privileged access, and consider disabling the interface if it is not necessary for operations.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 13, 2026 at 00:33 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 15:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, '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 authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code on the system due to improper data sanitization by the HTTP Server Administration web application.
Title IBM i is Affected By An Improper Control of Code Generation Vulnerability in HTTP Server Administration GUI
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm i
Weaknesses CWE-94
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': 9.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-14T03:58:59.583Z

Reserved: 2026-09-22T18:24:39.039Z

Link: CVE-2026-96119

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T14:29:20.763Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-10-13T00:17:02.053

Modified: 2026-10-14T23:48:20.053

Link: CVE-2026-96119

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-13T02:00:08Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-94

    Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')