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, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. It involves improper authentication that could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.1, indicating significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation information is currently provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
IBM
AIX
IBM
PowerVM VIOS
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17000) affects IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. It is classified under CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to insufficient authentication controls. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates that the attack requires network access with high attack complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level. No vendor advisory or patch information is available to confirm remediation status.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution with full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. This could allow attackers to fully compromise affected IBM AIX and PowerVM VIOS environments remotely without authentication.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until official fixes are 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
Threat ID: 6a877785acd9273b492c5df2
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 21:54:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 21:16:58 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 06:48:14 UTC
Views: 30
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