# CVE-2026-77153: IBM i is Affected By Missing Authorization Vulnerability in Host-Based Printer Subsystem \[\]

- Severity: CVSS 4.8 (Medium), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:L
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2026-11-08 · Updated: 2026-11-08

CVE-2026-77153 is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. No public exploit code is tracked. It is rated CVSS 4.8 (medium) and affects i; a fix or patch is referenced.

## Summary

IBM i's Host-Based Printer Subsystem has a missing authorization check that lets a remote attacker, without logging in, obtain sensitive information by printing files they should not be able to access. The flaw is reached over the network with no login needed, though it requires a high-complexity attack.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- IBM i: 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, 7.3

## Description

IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information from the Host-Based Printer Subsystem due to no authorization check. A bad actor could use this vulnerability to print files they should not be able to access.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on IBM i, apply the referenced fix per the references below.
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## FAQ

### Is CVE-2026-77153 being exploited?

It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-77153

### Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-77153?

i: versions 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, 7.3.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-77153

## Related

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## References

- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294253

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