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CVE-2026-18835

CRITICAL · CVSS 9.9 EPSS 0.56%

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 remote authenticated attackers who can exploit improper handling of special elements in OS commands to execute arbitrary commands. This critical vulnerability, rated 9.9 on the CVSS scale, poses significant risks to system integrity and confidentiality. Organizations using these IBM products should prioritize immediate remediation to mitigate potential exploitation.

CVE
CVE-2026-18835
Severity
CRITICAL
CVSS
9.9
EPSS
0.56%

Original NVD 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.

Related CVEs

Other vulnerabilities affecting the same vendor(s)

CVE-2026-18832 HIGH CVE-2026-18828 MEDIUM CVE-2026-18822 MEDIUM CVE-2026-18716 HIGH CVE-2026-18670 HIGH CVE-2026-17436 HIGH