CVE-2026-17043: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CVE-2026-17043 is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 that allows a remote authenticated attacker to delete arbitrary files. The vulnerability arises from improper limitation of pathname to a restricted directory. The CVSS score is 3.8, indicating low severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 contain a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability that could permit a remote attacker with authentication privileges to delete arbitrary files on the system. This occurs due to insufficient validation or restriction of pathnames, allowing traversal outside intended directories. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L), reflecting low severity with impact limited to integrity and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can delete arbitrary files on affected IBM i systems, impacting system integrity and availability. Confidentiality is not affected. The low CVSS score reflects the requirement for high privileges and lack of confidentiality impact. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote authenticated access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file deletion activities related to path traversal attempts.
CVE-2026-17043: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Description
CVE-2026-17043 is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 that allows a remote authenticated attacker to delete arbitrary files. The vulnerability arises from improper limitation of pathname to a restricted directory. The CVSS score is 3.8, indicating low severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.8low
Affected software
IBM
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 contain a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability that could permit a remote attacker with authentication privileges to delete arbitrary files on the system. This occurs due to insufficient validation or restriction of pathnames, allowing traversal outside intended directories. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 3.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L), reflecting low severity with impact limited to integrity and availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can delete arbitrary files on affected IBM i systems, impacting system integrity and availability. Confidentiality is not affected. The low CVSS score reflects the requirement for high privileges and lack of confidentiality impact. No known exploitation in the wild has been reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict remote authenticated access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious file deletion activities related to path traversal attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T13:02:23.949Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7e2503bf8831d539bec0ea
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 20:11:47 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 13:46:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/28/2026, 13:47:42 UTC
Views: 78
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