# CVE-2026-18527

## Summary

- **CVE ID:** CVE-2026-18527
- **Severity:** CRITICAL
- **CVSS Score:** 9.9 (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H)
- **CWE:** CWE-384
- **Published:** Aug 28, 2026
- **Last Modified:** Aug 31, 2026

## 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.

## Affected Products

- IBM — Administration Runtime Expert for i (1R1M0)

## References

- [CNA](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7284580)

## Exploitation Prediction (EPSS)

- **EPSS Score:** 0.29%
- **EPSS Percentile:** 20.9

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_Exported from OnDuty AI Vulnerability Intelligence on 2026-09-11._