SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
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CVE-2026-16686

HIGH · CVSS 8.2 EPSS 0.29%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-19 · Last synced 2026-09-18

CyberRota Analysis

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IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, along with IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, are vulnerable to unauthorized remote access to NFS-exported filesystems due to improper authentication mechanisms. This flaw poses a significant risk, as it could lead to data exposure or manipulation by attackers. Organizations utilizing these systems should prioritize patching to mitigate potential security breaches.

CVE
CVE-2026-16686
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.2
EPSS
0.29%

Original NVD Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to access NFS-exported filesystems due to improper authentication.

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