IBM i 7.3/7.4/7.5/7.6 code injection

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8.7$5k-$25k0.74

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM i 7.3/7.4/7.5/7.6. It has been rated as very critical. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-93886. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as very critical has been found in IBM i 7.3/7.4/7.5/7.6. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM i 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary script code due to improper validation of user-supplied input.

It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-93886 since 09/18/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 10/13/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1059 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-98177). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.7

VulDB Base Score: 9.1
VulDB Temp Score: 9.1
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CNA Base Score: 8.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/18/2026 CVE reserved
10/12/2026 +24 days VulDB entry created
10/13/2026 +0 days Advisory disclosed
10/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-93886 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-93886
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-417375
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/13/2026 01:59
Updated: 10/13/2026 04:26
Changes: 10/13/2026 01:59 (61), 10/13/2026 04:26 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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