SEPTEMBER 19, 2026
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CVE-2026-16848

HIGH · CVSS 8.8 EPSS 0.31%

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 remote command execution due to improper handling of shell metacharacters in DHCP options. This flaw could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on affected systems, posing a significant risk to the integrity and confidentiality of the environment. Organizations using these IBM products should prioritize patching to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-16848
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.8
EPSS
0.31%

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 shell metacharacters in DHCP options.

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