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 high CVSS score of 9.8, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No information about available patches or vendor advisories is provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
IBM
AIX
IBM
PowerVM VIOS
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-17145) affects IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 due to improper privilege management (CWE-269). It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code without privileges or user interaction. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting a critical risk with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and full impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation information is provided in the source data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution with full system impact, compromising confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems running IBM AIX 7.2, 7.3, and PowerVM VIOS 4.1. This could allow attackers to gain unauthorized control over the system.
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 privilege escalation attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T17:26:16.750Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a877ac3acd9273b493025a0
Added to database: 08/20/2026, 22:08:03 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 20:31:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/05/2026, 06:48:14 UTC
Views: 42
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