Configuration in PowerVM NovaLink - CVE-2026-14971
Published: July 20, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU138389
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 1.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-14971
CWE-ID: CWE-16
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The issue may allow a local privileged user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The issue exists due to misconfiguration may increase attack surface and enable unintended or unauthorized operations under non-default conditions. A local privileged user can trigger the vulnerability to bypass security restrictions.
Affected software
PowerVM NovaLink
How to mitigate CVE-2026-14971
Install updates from vendor's website.
PowerVM NovaLink - addressed in versions 2.2.1.1-260708, 2.3.3-260714