[UPDATE] [high] IBM Semeru Runtime: Vulnerability allows code execution
A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit a vulnerability in IBM Semeru, as used in the Power Hardware Management Console and IBM DB2, to execute arbitrary program code.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A vulnerability in IBM Semeru allows a remote, anonymous attacker to execute arbitrary program code.
- Who is affected
- Deployments using IBM Semeru, including Power Hardware Management Console and IBM DB2, are affected.
- Urgency
- Remediation is high priority due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
- Action
- Apply the latest updates for IBM Semeru Runtime.
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Details
Original advisory: https://wid.cert-bund.de/portal/wid/securityadvisory?name=WID-SEC-2026-0929
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-11880.49% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 40% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-1188 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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