CVE-2026-16695: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IBM i Access Client Solutions
IBM i Access Client Solutions versions 1.1.2.0 through 1.1.9.13 contain an OS command injection vulnerability that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code. This occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16695 is an OS command injection vulnerability in IBM i Access Client Solutions versions 1.1.2.0 through 1.1.9.13. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, enabling a local attacker to execute arbitrary code. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running IBM i Access Client Solutions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround has been published by IBM at this time.
CVE-2026-16695: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IBM i Access Client Solutions
Description
IBM i Access Client Solutions versions 1.1.2.0 through 1.1.9.13 contain an OS command injection vulnerability that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code. This occurs due to improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
pkg:github/ibm/i_access_client_solutionscpe:2.3:a:ibm:i_access_client_solutions:1.1.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i_access_client_solutions:1.1.9.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16695 is an OS command injection vulnerability in IBM i Access Client Solutions versions 1.1.2.0 through 1.1.9.13. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, enabling a local attacker to execute arbitrary code. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates local attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, unchanged scope, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running IBM i Access Client Solutions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround has been published by IBM at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-23T01:12:25.223Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7ce1b0bf8831d5392aed34
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 21:12:16 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 21:26:17 UTC
Last updated: 08/13/2026, 00:59:01 UTC
Views: 6
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