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CVE-2026-16989

HIGH · CVSS 7.1 EPSS 0.13%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS · Published 2026-08-20 · Last synced 2026-08-25

CyberRota Analysis

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IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, along with IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, are vulnerable to a local privilege escalation due to improper handling of symbolic links. This flaw could allow an attacker with local access to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially compromising system integrity. Organizations using these IBM products should prioritize patching to mitigate the risk of exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-16989
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
7.1
EPSS
0.13%

Original NVD Description

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges due to improper resolution of symbolic links.

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CVE-2026-17121 HIGH CVE-2026-16991 HIGH CVE-2026-16980 MEDIUM CVE-2026-16973 MEDIUM CVE-2026-16972 MEDIUM CVE-2026-16964 MEDIUM