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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2026-16869

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improperly scrubbed environment variables.

Vulnerability Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improperly scrubbed environment variables.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmVios>= 4.1.0, < 4.1.0.50
IbmAix>= 7.2.5, <= 7.2.5.212

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-426

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16869?

CVE-2026-16869 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improperly scrubbed environment variables.

How severe is CVE-2026-16869?

CVE-2026-16869 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16869?

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