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CVE-2026-16882

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.8 EPSS 0.55%

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 remote command execution due to inadequate handling of special characters in OS commands. This critical flaw, rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale, could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems. Organizations using these IBM products should prioritize patching to mitigate potential exploitation risks.

CVE
CVE-2026-16882
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.8
EPSS
0.55%

Original NVD Description

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

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