CVE-2026-17266: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 contain a CWE-22 improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory vulnerability. This flaw allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to traverse directories improperly and obtain sensitive information that should be restricted. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a network attack vector with low attack complexity. Integrity and availability are not impacted, but confidentiality is rated high.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information by circumventing directory restrictions. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential data. There is no indication of impact on system integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been published by IBM at this time.
CVE-2026-17266: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')
Description
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
IBM
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 contain a CWE-22 improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory vulnerability. This flaw allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to traverse directories improperly and obtain sensitive information that should be restricted. The vulnerability does not require user interaction and has a network attack vector with low attack complexity. Integrity and availability are not impacted, but confidentiality is rated high.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to access sensitive information by circumventing directory restrictions. This could lead to unauthorized disclosure of confidential data. There is no indication of impact on system integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been published by IBM at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T22:51:37.163Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7cacd1bf8831d539e4d25a
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 17:26:41 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 17:43:24 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 04:21:03 UTC
Views: 39
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