CVE-2026-16857

Published: Ago 19, 2026 Last Modified: Ago 19, 2026
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 8,2
Source: [email protected]
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: high
Availability: low

Description

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IBM AIX 7.2, and 7.3 and IBM PowerVM VIOS 4.1 could allow a remote attacker to manipulate network traffic and DNS configuration due to improper authentication.

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Improper Authentication

Draft
Abstraction: Class Structure: Simple
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Integrity Confidentiality Availability Access Control
Potential Impacts:
Read Application Data Gain Privileges Or Assume Identity Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: Not Technology-Specific, Web Based, ICS/OT
Likelihood of Exploit: High
View CWE Details
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283858
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283858