CVE-2026-16693

MEDIUM CVSS 3.1: 4.9 EPSS 0.13%
Updated Sep 08, 2026
IBM
Parameter Value
CVSS 4.9 (MEDIUM)
Type CWE-327 (Weak Crypto Algorithm)
Vendor IBM
Public PoC No

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to the use of hardcoded cryptographic constants to obfuscate encryption keys.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
High
Admin privileges needed
User Interaction
None
No user interaction needed

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
None
No data modification
Availability
None
No disruption

CVSS Vector v3.1

Vulnerable Products 4

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Ibm I
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Ibm I
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Ibm I
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Ibm I
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*