CVE-2026-16850
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.8 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to command injection via crafted Router Advertisements.
Technical details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 2026-08-19
- Last Modified
- 2026-08-20
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-16850?
IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to command injection via crafted Router Advertisements.
Is CVE-2026-16850 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2026-16850 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 1.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-16850?
CVE-2026-16850 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity), with vector string 3.1.
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