CVE-2026-16695 IBM i Access Client Solutions (ACS) is Affected By Multiple Vulnerabilities

High 7.8 Published 12 Aug 2026 Updated 13 Aug 2026

A local attacker can execute arbitrary code on IBM i Access Client Solutions due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-16695?

CVE-2026-16695 is a high-severity command injection vulnerability in IBM i Access Client Solutions, published on 12 Aug 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

IBM i Access Client Solutions 1.1.2.0 through 1.1.9.13 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16695?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm I Access Client Solutions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-16695?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16695 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2026-16695 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-16695 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c6h7-4284-vpr2.