CVE-2026-4942
A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit a vulnerability in IBM i to bypass security measures.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit a vulnerability in IBM i to bypass security measures.
- Who is affected
- Deployments of IBM i are affected.
- Urgency
- Remediation is medium due to the potential for security measure bypass.
- Action
- Apply the latest security updates for IBM i.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.25% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 17% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (2)
- medium[NEW] [medium] IBM i: Vulnerability allows bypassing security measurescert-bund · 2026-07-20
- mediumCVE-2026-4942: IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote attacker to send a specifically crafted messa…nvd · 2026-07-17
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