HIGH

CVE-2026-84414

CVSS v3

7.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

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exploit probability

CISA KEV

known exploited

Exploitation

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SSVC status

Description

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a local authenticated attacker to change the ownership of arbitrary files due to improper validation of an attacker-controlled file path.

Technical details

CVSS v3 Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Published: 2026-09-29
Last Modified: 2026-09-29

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-84414?

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a local authenticated attacker to change the ownership of arbitrary files due to improper validation of an attacker-controlled file path.

Is CVE-2026-84414 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2026-84414 has not been confirmed.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-84414?

CVE-2026-84414 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

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