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Network-accessible service requiring only low-privilege authentication; no complexity barrier once authenticated; no availability impact per described vulnerability effect.
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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 obtain sensitive information and compromise system integrity due to an XML injection flaw.
AnalysisAI
XML injection in IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 enables a remote low-privileged authenticated attacker to exfiltrate sensitive information and compromise system integrity without disrupting availability. The CVSS 8.1 High score reflects a network-accessible, low-complexity attack path requiring only a standard user account. No public exploit has been identified at time of analysis; a vendor-released patch is available via IBM's support portal.
Technical ContextAI
IBM i (formerly AS/400 and iSeries) is IBM's proprietary midrange operating system broadly deployed in enterprise environments for ERP, banking, insurance, and manufacturing workloads. The root cause is classified as CWE-346 (Origin Validation Error), indicating that one or more XML-processing components within IBM i fail to properly validate the source or origin of XML input, leaving them susceptible to XML injection. When an attacker can supply or influence XML data that the system processes without adequate origin or content validation, they can inject malicious XML payloads to influence parser behavior, extract data visible to the XML processor, or manipulate document structure to alter system state. The affected CPE (cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*) spans all sub-versions across IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6, covering the full range of currently supported major release lines.
RemediationAI
IBM has released a patch; administrators should consult the vendor advisory at https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283292 to obtain the applicable PTF for their IBM i release (7.3, 7.4, 7.5, or 7.6). Exact PTF identifiers and fixed sub-version numbers must be retrieved directly from that advisory, as they are not independently confirmed in available intelligence. If patching must be delayed, restrict network access to any XML-processing service endpoints on IBM i to only those user profiles with a strict operational need, enforcing least-privilege job and user authority profiles. Monitoring IBM i system operator logs and auditing XML-related job activity can provide early detection of exploitation attempts. Note that access restriction reduces exposure but does not eliminate the vulnerability if authenticated users retain access.
Same weakness CWE-346 – Origin Validation Error
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EUVD-2026-57348
GHSA-88cr-v584-845v