CVE-2026-14971: CWE-16 Configuration in IBM PowerVM Novalink
IBM PowerVM Novalink 2.2.02.2.12.2.1.1, and 2.3.02.3.0.12.3.12.3.2 IBM NovaLink APIs misconfiguration may increase attack surface and enable unintended or unauthorized operations under non-default conditions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-14971 identifies a configuration weakness in IBM PowerVM Novalink APIs in versions 2.2.02.2.12.2.1.1 and 2.3.02.3.0.12.3.12.3.2. The misconfiguration can increase the attack surface, potentially enabling unauthorized or unintended operations when non-default configurations are used. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-16 (Configuration). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 3.9, indicating low severity with local attack vector, high attack complexity, and requiring high privileges without user interaction. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability may allow attackers with high privileges and local access to perform unintended or unauthorized operations due to misconfiguration of the IBM PowerVM Novalink APIs. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is rated low. There are no known active exploits targeting this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix or guidance is released by IBM, review and harden API configurations to avoid non-default settings that could increase the attack surface. Monitor IBM advisories for updates.
CVE-2026-14971: CWE-16 Configuration in IBM PowerVM Novalink
Description
IBM PowerVM Novalink 2.2.02.2.12.2.1.1, and 2.3.02.3.0.12.3.12.3.2 IBM NovaLink APIs misconfiguration may increase attack surface and enable unintended or unauthorized operations under non-default conditions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 3.9low
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervm_novalink:2.2.02.2.12.2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervm_novalink:2.3.02.3.0.12.3.12.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-14971 identifies a configuration weakness in IBM PowerVM Novalink APIs in versions 2.2.02.2.12.2.1.1 and 2.3.02.3.0.12.3.12.3.2. The misconfiguration can increase the attack surface, potentially enabling unauthorized or unintended operations when non-default configurations are used. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-16 (Configuration). The CVSS v3.1 base score is 3.9, indicating low severity with local attack vector, high attack complexity, and requiring high privileges without user interaction. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently provided.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability may allow attackers with high privileges and local access to perform unintended or unauthorized operations due to misconfiguration of the IBM PowerVM Novalink APIs. The impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability is rated low. There are no known active exploits targeting this vulnerability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix or guidance is released by IBM, review and harden API configurations to avoid non-default settings that could increase the attack surface. Monitor IBM advisories for updates.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-07T16:36:57.998Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5b5eaa2d1edb114c7fb1b0
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 11:08:26 UTC
Last enriched: 07/25/2026, 22:51:36 UTC
Last updated: 08/31/2026, 10:52:07 UTC
Views: 51
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