CVE-2026-17101 IBM i is Affected By Multiple Vulnerabilities in Navigator for i

High 8.3 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or access sensitive information in IBM i Navigator due to improper authentication flaws.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-17101?

CVE-2026-17101 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in Ibm I, published on 13 Aug 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code or obtain sensitive information due to improper authentication.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-17101?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm I.

How do I fix CVE-2026-17101?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-17101 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2026-17101 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-17101 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm I vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-94qj-cpvx-mwwc.

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