CVE-2026-17111: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 are affected by a SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) that allows a remote attacker with low privileges to send specially crafted SQL commands. This could enable unauthorized viewing, modification, addition, or deletion of data in the backend database. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.6. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17111 describes an SQL injection vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. The flaw allows a remote attacker with low privileges to inject malicious SQL statements, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure, data modification, or data deletion in the backend database. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command). No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker who can exploit this vulnerability may gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, alter or delete database information, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 score of 7.6 reflects high impact on confidentiality and availability, with limited integrity impact. The attack requires network access and low privileges but no user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should apply standard SQL injection mitigations such as input validation and parameterized queries where possible. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official workarounds.
CVE-2026-17111: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection')
Description
IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 are affected by a SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89) that allows a remote attacker with low privileges to send specially crafted SQL commands. This could enable unauthorized viewing, modification, addition, or deletion of data in the backend database. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 7.6. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently available from the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.6high
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*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-2026-17111 describes an SQL injection vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. The flaw allows a remote attacker with low privileges to inject malicious SQL statements, potentially leading to unauthorized data disclosure, data modification, or data deletion in the backend database. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-89 (Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command). No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
An attacker who can exploit this vulnerability may gain unauthorized access to sensitive data, alter or delete database information, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 score of 7.6 reflects high impact on confidentiality and availability, with limited integrity impact. The attack requires network access and low privileges but no user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should apply standard SQL injection mitigations such as input validation and parameterized queries where possible. Monitor vendor communications for updates on patches or official workarounds.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T15:44:17.208Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7cd122bf8831d53911cfb6
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 20:01:38 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 21:56:50 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 23:01:18 UTC
Views: 2
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