CVE-2026-17071: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
CVE-2026-17071 is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform unauthorized file manipulation by exploiting improper limitation of pathname to a restricted directory. The vulnerability has a low severity score and does not impact confidentiality or availability, only integrity to a limited extent.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 contain a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker with authentication to manipulate files outside intended directories. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 2.7, reflecting low impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and required privileges. No user interaction is needed, and the vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or availability. No official remediation or patch information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker to perform limited file manipulation via path traversal. The impact is limited to integrity with no confidentiality or availability impact. The low CVSS score indicates minimal risk under typical conditions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official remediation level or patch links are provided, users should monitor IBM advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict access to trusted authenticated users only and apply standard access controls to limit potential exploitation.
CVE-2026-17071: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Description
CVE-2026-17071 is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform unauthorized file manipulation by exploiting improper limitation of pathname to a restricted directory. The vulnerability has a low severity score and does not impact confidentiality or availability, only integrity to a limited extent.
CVSS v3.1
Score 2.7low
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 contain a CWE-22 path traversal vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker with authentication to manipulate files outside intended directories. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 2.7, reflecting low impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and required privileges. No user interaction is needed, and the vulnerability does not affect confidentiality or availability. No official remediation or patch information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an authenticated remote attacker to perform limited file manipulation via path traversal. The impact is limited to integrity with no confidentiality or availability impact. The low CVSS score indicates minimal risk under typical conditions.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official remediation level or patch links are provided, users should monitor IBM advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict access to trusted authenticated users only and apply standard access controls to limit potential exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T14:09:14.516Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7e2c18bf8831d539c6f4b5
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 20:42:00 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 20:59:16 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 02:11:51 UTC
Views: 5
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