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AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Requires authenticated low-privilege network access (PR:L, AV:N); only system message integrity is affected, with no confidentiality or availability impact.
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CVSS VectorVendor: ibm
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2DescriptionCVE.org
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, and 7.4 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to modify certain system messages due to improper authorization.
AnalysisAI
Incorrect authorization in IBM i 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 permits remote authenticated users with low privileges to modify certain system messages beyond their intended permission scope. The flaw is rooted in CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization), where the platform performs an authorization check but does so inadequately, allowing privilege overstep without authentication bypass. …
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| Exploitation | The attacker must possess a valid low-privilege IBM i user account (confirmed by PR:L in the CVSS vector). … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | CVSS 4.3 (Medium) with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N reflects the limited scope accurately. … 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 IBM-issued patch via the vendor advisory at https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7285848; the exact PTF numbers for affected releases 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 are specified there. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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Same weakness CWE-863 – Incorrect Authorization
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EUVD-2026-71483
GHSA-c96p-5383-3rqm