CVE-2026-16724
MEDIUMCVSS 4.5/10EPSS 0.17%
Last modified
CVE-2026-16724 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Virtualization Management Interface FW1110.00 through FW1110.30, FW1120.00 through FW1120.00, and FW1060.00 through FW1060.80 is affected by a vulnerability in the Virtualization Management Interface (VMI). An attacker with authenticated administrator-level access can cause the VMI to crash. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Virtualization Management Interface FW1110.00 through FW1110.30, FW1120.00 through FW1120.00, and FW1060.00 through FW1060.80 is affected by a vulnerability in the Virtualization Management Interface (VMI). An attacker with authenticated administrator-level access can cause the VMI to crash. The VMI will restart automatically; however, repeated exploitation could result in a sustained availability impact.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Power System S1122 \(9824-22a\) Firmware | >= fw1110.00, < fw1110.31 |
| Ibm | Power System S1122 \(9824-22a\) Firmware | fw1120.00 |
| Ibm | Power System S1124 \(9824-42a\) Firmware | >= fw1110.00, < fw1110.31 |
| Ibm | Power System S1124 \(9824-42a\) Firmware | fw1120.00 |
| Ibm | Power System S1122s \(9824-22b\) Firmware | >= fw1110.00, < fw1110.31 |
| Ibm | Power System S1122s \(9824-22b\) Firmware | fw1120.00 |
| Ibm | Power System S1114 \(9824-41b\) Firmware | >= fw1110.00, < fw1110.31 |
| Ibm | Power System S1114 \(9824-41b\) Firmware | fw1120.00 |
| Ibm | Power System L1122 \(9856-22h\) Firmware | >= fw1110.00, < fw1110.31 |
| Ibm | Power System L1122 \(9856-22h\) Firmware | fw1120.00 |
| Ibm | Power System L1124 \(9856-42h\) Firmware | >= fw1110.00, < fw1110.31 |
| Ibm | Power System L1124 \(9856-42h\) Firmware | fw1120.00 |
| Ibm | Power System E1150 \(9043-Mru\) Firmware | >= fw1110.00, < fw1110.31 |
| Ibm | Power System E1150 \(9043-Mru\) Firmware | fw1120.00 |
| Ibm | Power System S1112 \(9242-21b\) Firmware | >= FW1110.00, < FW1110.31 |
| Ibm | Power System S1112 \(9242-21b\) Firmware | fw1120.00 |
| Ibm | Power System S1112 \(9242-21t\) Firmware | >= FW1110.00, < fw1110.31 |
| Ibm | Power System S1112 \(9242-21t\) Firmware | fw1120.00 |
| Ibm | Power System S1022 \(9105-22a\) Firmware | >= fw1060.00, < fw1060.81 |
| Ibm | Power System S1024 \(9105-42a\) Firmware | >= fw1060.00, < fw1060.81 |
| Ibm | Power System S1022s \(9105-22b\) Firmware | >= fw1060.00, < fw1060.81 |
| Ibm | Power System S1014 \(9105-41b\) Firmware | >= fw1060.00, < fw1060.81 |
| Ibm | Power System L1022 \(9786-22h\) Firmware | >= fw1060.00, < fw1060.81 |
| Ibm | Power System L1024 \(9786-42h\) Firmware | >= fw1060.00, < fw1060.81 |
| Ibm | Power System E1050 \(9043-Mrx\) Firmware | >= fw1060.00, < fw1060.81 |
| Ibm | Power System S1012 \(9028-21b\) Firmware | >= fw1060.00, < fw1060.81 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283189Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-16724?
IBM Virtualization Management Interface FW1110.00 through FW1110.30, FW1120.00 through FW1120.00, and FW1060.00 through FW1060.80 is affected by a vulnerability in the Virtualization Management Interface (VMI). An attacker with authenticated administrator-level access can cause the VMI to crash. The VMI will restart automatically; however, repeated exploitation could result in a sustained availability impact.
How severe is CVE-2026-16724?
CVE-2026-16724 has a CVSS score of 4.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16724?
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.
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