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2.7

IBM i Digital Certificate Manager Path Traversal Vulnerability

CVE-2026-17071 · published 2 months ago
Summary

IBM i systems with outdated Digital Certificate Manager are at risk of unauthorized file access. This vulnerability can be exploited by an authenticated attacker to manipulate system files. IBM recommends updating the Digital Certificate Manager to the latest version to prevent potential attacks.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm i 7.6
7.3
7.4
7.5
Original advisory text
IBM i is Affected By Multiple Vulnerabilities in Digital Certificate Manager
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform file manipulation due to path traversal.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
2.7 Low
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-22Path Traversal
Timeline
Published13 Aug 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen13 Aug 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-17071 · NVD
CVE-2026-17071 · MITRE
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