CVE-2026-18527

IBM Application Runtime Expert (ARE) for IBM i is vulnerable to a user gaining elevated privileges and sensitive information [, ].

Published Aug 28, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 9.9 Critical EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now. Release5733-ARE PTF Number(s)PTF Download Link(s)V1R1M0 SJ11185 After applying this PTF the legacy ARE GUI is nonfunctional. https://www.ibm.com/mysupport/s/fix-information?legacy=SJ11185

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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Description 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.
Title IBM Application Runtime Expert (ARE) for IBM i is vulnerable to a user gaining elevated privileges and sensitive information [, ].
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm administration Runtime Expert For I
Weaknesses CWE-384
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:administration_runtime_expert_for_i:1r1m0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm administration Runtime Expert For I
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 9.9, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
ibm
Published
Updated
Aug 31, 2026, 6:46 PM
Reserved
Jul 31, 2026, 7:47 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Aug 28, 2026, 10:16 PM
Modified
Aug 31, 2026, 7:17 PM