CVE-2026-17222 IBM i is Affected By Multiple Vulnerabilities in SQL

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Remote authenticated attackers can modify SQL table data in IBM i due to improper neutralization of special elements.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-17222?

CVE-2026-17222 is a medium-severity SQL injection vulnerability in Ibm I, published on 12 Aug 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to modify data in certain SQL tables due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-17222?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm I.

How do I fix CVE-2026-17222?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-17222 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2026-17222 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-17222 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm I vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vfmq-fwv8-cxj8.

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