CVE-2026-16816 — CRITICAL (9.9)

Q: What is CVE-2026-16816?

CVE-2026-16816 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). 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.

Q: How severe is CVE-2026-16816?

CVE-2026-16816 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16816?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Vios, Ibm Aix.

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

9.9

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Vios	>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.0.50
Ibm	Aix	>= 7.2.5, <= 7.2.5.212

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-78

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283858PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16816?

CVE-2026-16816 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). 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.

How severe is CVE-2026-16816?

CVE-2026-16816 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16816?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Vios, Ibm Aix.