CVE-2026-16863

HIGH CVSS 3.1: 7.7 EPSS 0.34%
Updated Aug 13, 2026
IBM
Parameter Value
CVSS 7.7 (HIGH)
Affected Versions 7.3 — 7.6
Type CWE-125 (Out-of-bounds Read)
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 an out-of-bounds read.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
Low
Basic 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

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products 1

Configuration From (including) Up to (excluding)
Ibm I
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
7.3 <= 7.6