CVE-2026-17000: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in IBM AIX
CVE-2026-17000 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, as well as IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, involving improper authentication. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems without prior privileges or user interaction.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-287) in IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 arises from improper authentication mechanisms. It enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected IBM AIX and PowerVM VIOS systems, leading to full system compromise including loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to affected systems and monitor for suspicious activity related to authentication attempts.
CVE-2026-17000: CWE-287 Improper Authentication in IBM AIX
Description
CVE-2026-17000 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, as well as IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, involving improper authentication. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems without prior privileges or user interaction.
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.
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-287) in IBM AIX 7.2 and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 arises from improper authentication mechanisms. It enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.1, reflecting network attack vector, high complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation level has been published yet, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected IBM AIX and PowerVM VIOS systems, leading to full system compromise including loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to affected systems and monitor for suspicious activity related to authentication attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T09:29:47.662Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a877785acd9273b492c5df2
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 21:54:13 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 22:53:59 UTC
Last updated: 08/21/2026, 00:12:01 UTC
Views: 2
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