CVE-2026-96263

8.2High

Published 12 Oct 2026 · NVD status: Awaiting Analysis

8.2High

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: High
User interaction: None
Impact: Full C/I/A compromise
Weakness: CWE-121

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CVSS v3.1 · CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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NVD description

IBM Power Systems Firmware FW1120.00 through FW1120.01, FW1110.00 through FW1110.31, and FW1060.00 through FW1060.81 is affected by a vulnerability in the host firmware boot process image validation path. An attacker with service access to the service processor can supply a maliciously crafted code update image, allowing arbitrary code to be executed on the host system. Successful exploitation could result in a confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact to the affected host system.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7290129

Source: nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-96263