CVE-2026-16842: IBM AIX vulnerability

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

AIX could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM AIX<=7.2
IBM AIX<=7.3
IBM PowerVM VIOS<=4.1

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which IBM environments should be assessed for exposure?

Assess systems running IBM AIX and IBM PowerVM VIOS.

2

Does exploitation require an attacker to have local access?

No. The issue is described as remotely exploitable.

3

What could a successful attacker do?

A successful exploit could allow execution of arbitrary operating-system commands.

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