CVE-2026-49484

What it is

Code for IBM i is a Visual Studio Code extension for maintaining and compiling ILE languages on the IBMi platform. Prior to 3.0.1, src/ui/views/objectBrowser.ts stores Object Browser downloads and the edit-save flow content in the shared /tmp directory without reliable cleanup. On systems where /tmp is accessible to other local accounts, file contents remain readable after download or editing operations. This issue is fixed in version 3.0.1.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account, but needs a user to act. Limited direct impact.

Exploit odds

0.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2026-10-12 22:17 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-10-16 16:00 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Details

Published

2026-10-12 22:17 UTC

Last modified

2026-10-16 16:00 UTC

Exploit probability

0.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-377

Record status

Awaiting Analysis

Attack profile CVSS 4.0 · 5.1

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Attack requirements

None

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

Passive

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low