How severe is CVE-2026-16724?

CVE-2026-16724 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-16724 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-16724?

CVE-2026-16724 primarily affects Ibm Power System S1122 (9824-22a) Firmware. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-16724?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-16724 published?

CVE-2026-16724 was published on 2026-08-19 and last updated on 2026-08-25.

CVE-2026-16724

CVE-2026-16724 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Power System S1122 (9824-22a) Firmware with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-190.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Ibm Power System S1122 (9824-22a) Firmware
Published: 2026-08-19
Last modified: 2026-08-25

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.

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 3.x base score of 4.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-16724 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-16724?: CVE-2026-16724 primarily affects Ibm Power System S1122 (9824-22a) Firmware. In total, 26 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-16724?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-16724 published?: CVE-2026-16724 was published on 2026-08-19 and last updated on 2026-08-25.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283189

Affected products (26)

cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1122_\(9824-22a\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1122_\(9824-22a\)_firmware:fw1120.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1124_\(9824-42a\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1124_\(9824-42a\)_firmware:fw1120.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1122s_\(9824-22b\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1122s_\(9824-22b\)_firmware:fw1120.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1114_\(9824-41b\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1114_\(9824-41b\)_firmware:fw1120.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_l1122_\(9856-22h\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_l1122_\(9856-22h\)_firmware:fw1120.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_l1124_\(9856-42h\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_l1124_\(9856-42h\)_firmware:fw1120.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_e1150_\(9043-mru\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_e1150_\(9043-mru\)_firmware:fw1120.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1112_\(9242-21b\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1112_\(9242-21b\)_firmware:fw1120.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1112_\(9242-21t\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1112_\(9242-21t\)_firmware:fw1120.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1022_\(9105-22a\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1024_\(9105-42a\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1022s_\(9105-22b\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1014_\(9105-41b\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_l1022_\(9786-22h\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_l1024_\(9786-42h\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_e1050_\(9043-mrx\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:power_system_s1012_\(9028-21b\)_firmware:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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