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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Vendor-supplied vector is consistent with description: network-reachable, low-complexity, standard-user credential sufficient, full CIA impact on the vulnerable system.
Primary rating from Vendor (ibm).
CVSS VectorVendor: ibm
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IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to an untrusted search path.
AnalysisAI
Remote code execution in IBM i 7.3 through 7.6 is possible for any authenticated remote attacker who can manipulate an untrusted search path used by privileged system components. The CVSS 8.8 vector (AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H) confirms network accessibility with minimal privilege prerequisites and no user interaction, yielding full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. …
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| Exploitation | The attacker must hold a valid IBM i user credential with sufficient authority to influence the search path resolution - for instance, the ability to modify the job's library list or relevant environment settings. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | The CVSS 8.8 rating is internally consistent and credible: AV:N reflects the network-accessible attack surface, AC:L indicates no race conditions or non-default configuration required, and PR:L sets the bar at any valid user credential - a realistic threshold in enterprise IBM i environments that often host numerous service accounts. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | Full exploit scenario with step-by-step reproduction available after sign-in. |
| Remediation | Apply the vendor-released patch by following the IBM support page at https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283286, which provides the specific PTF numbers for each affected IBM i release (7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6). … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Within 24 hours, inventory all IBM i systems running versions 7.3 through 7.6 and verify your current patch level against IBM security advisories; contact IBM support if patch availability is unclear for your specific systems. …
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Same weakness CWE-426 – Untrusted Search Path
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EUVD-2026-58364
GHSA-737c-hw7m-jj22