CVE-2026-18824

HIGH CVSS 3.1: 8.4 EPSS 0.66%
Updated Aug 22, 2026
IBM
Parameter Value
CVSS 8.4 (HIGH)
Type CWE-78 (OS Command Injection)
Vendor IBM
Public PoC No

IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

Attack Parameters

Attack Vector
Network
Can be exploited remotely
Attack Complexity
Low
Easy to exploit
Privileges Required
High
Admin privileges needed
User Interaction
Required
User action required

Impact Assessment

Confidentiality
High
Complete data leak
Integrity
High
Complete data modification
Availability
High
Complete denial of service

CVSS Vector v3.1

Weakness Type (CWE)

Vulnerable Products

ibm:powervm vios ibm:aix