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CVE-2026-16816

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.9 EPSS 0.49%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-19 · Last synced 2026-09-17

CyberRota Analysis

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IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, along with IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, are vulnerable to a critical flaw that allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands through improper handling of special elements in operating system commands. This vulnerability poses a significant risk to systems running these versions, potentially leading to unauthorized access and control. Organizations using these IBM products should prioritize immediate remediation to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-16816
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.9
EPSS
0.49%

Original NVD Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

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