CVE-2026-17203 (GCVE-0-2026-17203)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-28 20:43 – Updated: 2026-09-01 01:58
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
IBM Application Runtime Expert (ARE) for IBM i is vulnerable to a user gaining elevated privileges and sensitive information [, ].
Summary
IBM Administration Runtime Expert for i 1R1M0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper authentication enforcement.
Severity
7.5 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: yes
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-09-01 01:58 UTC
CWE
- CWE-287 - Improper Authentication
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7284580 | vendor-advisorypatch |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | Administration Runtime Expert for i |
Affected:
1R1M0
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:administration_runtime_expert_for_i:1r1m0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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