CVE-2026-18250: CWE-362 Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information and bypass security restrictions due to a race condition.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-18250 is a race condition vulnerability (CWE-362) affecting IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6. It allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to exploit improper synchronization in concurrent execution using shared resources, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information and bypass of security controls. The vulnerability is confirmed but no official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker could exploit the race condition to gain access to sensitive information and bypass security restrictions on affected IBM i systems. This could lead to confidentiality and integrity impacts as well as potential availability issues, as indicated by the CVSS vector (Confidentiality: Low, Integrity: Low, Availability: Low).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been published at this time.
CVE-2026-18250: CWE-362 Concurrent Execution using Shared Resource with Improper Synchronization ('Race Condition')
Description
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information and bypass security restrictions due to a race condition.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.3medium
Affected software
IBM
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18250 is a race condition vulnerability (CWE-362) affecting IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6. It allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to exploit improper synchronization in concurrent execution using shared resources, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information and bypass of security controls. The vulnerability is confirmed but no official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker could exploit the race condition to gain access to sensitive information and bypass security restrictions on affected IBM i systems. This could lead to confidentiality and integrity impacts as well as potential availability issues, as indicated by the CVSS vector (Confidentiality: Low, Integrity: Low, Availability: Low).
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been published at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-29T15:16:50.304Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7cacd1bf8831d539e4d26c
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 17:26:41 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 17:43:07 UTC
Last updated: 09/25/2026, 13:47:43 UTC
Views: 63
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