CVE-2026-17094
IBM i is Affected By Path Traversal Vulnerability in Navigator for i
Description
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information and manipulate files due to a path traversal vulnerability.
INFO
Published Date :
Aug. 12, 2026, 5:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 12, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE |
Solution
- Apply IBM security patches for your specific version.
- Update affected IBM i systems.
- Restrict file access where possible.
- Review file permissions and logs.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-17094.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283292 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Aug. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-17094', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-08-12T17:53:07.194900Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Aug. 12, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'IBM', 'product': 'i', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '7.6'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '7.5'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '7.4'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': '7.3'}]}] Added Description IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information and manipulate files due to a path traversal vulnerability. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-22 Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283292