CVE-2026-15078: CWE-295 Improper Certificate Validation in IBM AIX
IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 NIM could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to AIX systems due to improper validation of TLS certificates.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-15078) in IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 NIM arises from improper validation of TLS certificates. This flaw could enable a remote attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to the system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-295 (Improper Certificate Validation). As of the published date, no remediation level or patch information is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker with limited privileges to gain unauthorized access to IBM AIX systems, compromising confidentiality and integrity of the system. Availability impact is not indicated. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been published by IBM as of now.
CVE-2026-15078: CWE-295 Improper Certificate Validation in IBM AIX
Description
IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 NIM could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to AIX systems due to improper validation of TLS certificates.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aix:7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aix:7.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aix:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:aix:7.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervm_vios:4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powervm_vios:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-15078) in IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 NIM arises from improper validation of TLS certificates. This flaw could enable a remote attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to the system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-295 (Improper Certificate Validation). As of the published date, no remediation level or patch information is available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker with limited privileges to gain unauthorized access to IBM AIX systems, compromising confidentiality and integrity of the system. Availability impact is not indicated. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been published by IBM as of now.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T15:37:58.831Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a85bfc5acd9273b49338bd7
Added to database: 08/19/2026, 14:37:57 UTC
Last enriched: 08/19/2026, 14:52:31 UTC
Last updated: 08/19/2026, 15:37:44 UTC
Views: 5
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