Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability in IBM AIX and PowerVM
CVE-2026-16932

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Aix
Powervm ViOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
20 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-16932?

IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, along with IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, are impacted by a vulnerability that could enable local attackers to execute arbitrary commands. This security flaw originates from inadequate validation of the ODMDIR environment variable, allowing unauthorized command execution which can compromise system integrity and security.

Affected Version(s)

AIX 7.2

AIX 7.3

PowerVM VIOS 4.1

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283858
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

CVE-2026-14970, CVE-2026-15061, CVE-2026-15078, CVE-2026-15065, CVE-2026-15068 were reported to IBM by Oneconsult AG (https://oneconsult.com/).
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