CVE-2026-15068
CRITICALCVSS 9.9/10EPSS 0.78%
Last modified
CVE-2026-15068 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 NIM could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 NIM could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Vios | >= 4.1.0, < 4.1.0.50 |
| Ibm | Vios | >= 4.1.1.0, < 4.1.1.30 |
| Ibm | Vios | >= 4.1.2.0, < 4.1.2.20 |
| Ibm | Aix | >= 7.2.5, <= 7.2.5.212 |
| Ibm | Aix | >= 7.3.2, <= 7.3.2.5 |
| Ibm | Aix | >= 7.3.3, <= 7.3.3.2 |
| Ibm | Aix | >= 7.3.4, <= 7.3.4.1 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283858Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-15068?
IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 NIM could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.
How severe is CVE-2026-15068?
CVE-2026-15068 has a CVSS score of 9.9/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-15068?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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