CVE-2026-17145: CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management in IBM AIX
CVE-2026-17145 is a critical vulnerability in IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, as well as IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, involving improper privilege management. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code without requiring user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating high severity with potential for full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. No official patch or remediation details have been provided yet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17145) affects IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. It is classified under CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to insufficient privilege controls. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is published and assigned by IBM but currently lacks an official remediation level or patch information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution with full system compromise, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. Given the lack of required privileges or user interaction, the vulnerability poses a critical risk to affected IBM AIX and PowerVM VIOS environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should monitor IBM advisories closely and consider applying any recommended temporary mitigations once available.
CVE-2026-17145: CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management in IBM AIX
Description
CVE-2026-17145 is a critical vulnerability in IBM AIX versions 7.2 and 7.3, as well as IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1, involving improper privilege management. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code without requiring user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 9.8, indicating high severity with potential for full confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise. No official patch or remediation details have been provided yet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
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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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17145) affects IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1. It is classified under CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code due to insufficient privilege controls. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is published and assigned by IBM but currently lacks an official remediation level or patch information.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution with full system compromise, affecting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. Given the lack of required privileges or user interaction, the vulnerability poses a critical risk to affected IBM AIX and PowerVM VIOS environments.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should monitor IBM advisories closely and consider applying any recommended temporary mitigations once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T17:26:16.750Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a877ac3acd9273b493025a0
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 22:08:03 UTC
Last enriched: 08/20/2026, 22:24:21 UTC
Last updated: 08/20/2026, 23:19:31 UTC
Views: 3
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