CVE-2026-15068: CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection') in IBM AIX
Description
CVE-2026-15068 is a critical OS command injection vulnerability affecting IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, as well as IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 NIM. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.9critical
Affected software
IBM
AIX
IBM
PowerVM VIOS
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 NIM arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands (CWE-78). A remote attacker with authentication privileges could exploit this flaw to execute arbitrary commands on the affected systems. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 9.9, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary OS commands, potentially leading to full system compromise including complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to affected systems to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to command execution.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T14:44:42.058Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a85bfc5acd9273b49338bd5
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 14:37:57 UTC
Last enriched: 09/11/2026, 08:31:59 UTC
Last updated: 10/04/2026, 10:02:25 UTC
Views: 62
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