CVE-2026-18527 (GCVE-0-2026-18527)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-08-28 20:48 – Updated: 2026-08-31 18:46
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
IBM Application Runtime Expert (ARE) for IBM i is vulnerable to a user gaining elevated privileges and sensitive information [, ].
Summary
IBM Administration Runtime Expert for i 1R1M0 IBM Application Runtime Expert (ARE) for i could allow a remote attacker to gain elevated privileges, caused by ARE GUI component processing. An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute actions under another user's authenticated profile gaining elevated privileges on the IBM i system.
Severity
9.9 (Critical)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-08-31 18:45 UTC
CWE
- CWE-384 - Session Fixation
Assigner
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7284580 | vendor-advisorypatch |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | Administration Runtime Expert for i |
Affected:
1R1M0
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:administration_runtime_expert_for_i:1r1m0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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