CVE-2026-16930
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Arbitrary Code Execution in IBM Power Systems Firmware

Publication date: 2026-08-19

Last updated on: 2026-08-24

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Power Systems Firmware FW1120.00, FW1110.00 through FW1110.30, and FW1060.00 through FW1060.80 is affected by a vulnerability in the interface between the BMC/FSP and the host system. An attacker with service account or root access to the BMC/FSP can execute arbitrary code on the host system, giving full control over the host system and all hosted partitions, resulting in a confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.

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Published
2026-08-19
Last Modified
2026-08-24
Generated
2026-09-09
AI Q&A
2026-08-19
EPSS Evaluated
2026-09-07
NVD
CVE-2026-16930
EUVD
EUVD-2026-62684

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 27 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm power_system_e1180_(9080-heu)_firmware From fw1110.00 (inc) to fw1110.31 (exc)
ibm power_system_e1180_(9080-heu)_firmware fw1120.00
ibm power_system_s1122_(9824-22a)_firmware From fw1110.00 (inc) to fw1110.31 (exc)
ibm power_system_s1122_(9824-22a)_firmware fw1120.00
ibm power_system_s1124_(9824-42a)_firmware From fw1110.00 (inc) to fw1110.31 (exc)
ibm power_system_s1124_(9824-42a)_firmware fw1120.00
ibm power_system_s1122s_(9824-22b)_firmware From fw1110.00 (inc) to fw1110.31 (exc)
ibm power_system_s1122s_(9824-22b)_firmware fw1120.00
ibm power_system_s1114_(9824-41b)_firmware From fw1110.00 (inc) to fw1110.31 (exc)
ibm power_system_s1114_(9824-41b)_firmware fw1120.00
ibm power_system_l1122_(9856-22h)_firmware From fw1110.00 (inc) to fw1110.31 (exc)
ibm power_system_l1122_(9856-22h)_firmware fw1120.00
ibm power_system_l1124_(9856-42h)_firmware From fw1110.00 (inc) to fw1110.31 (exc)
ibm power_system_l1124_(9856-42h)_firmware fw1120.00
ibm power_system_e1150_(9043-mru)_firmware From fw1110.00 (inc) to fw1110.31 (exc)
ibm power_system_e1150_(9043-mru)_firmware fw1120.00
ibm power_system_s1112_(9242-21b)_firmware fw1120.00
ibm power_system_s1112_(9242-21t)_firmware fw1120.00
ibm power_system_e1080_(9080-hex)_firmware From fw1060.00 (inc) to fw1060.81 (exc)
ibm power_system_s1022_(9105-22a)_firmware From fw1060.00 (inc) to fw1060.81 (exc)
ibm power_system_s1024_(9105-42a)_firmware From fw1060.00 (inc) to fw1060.81 (exc)
ibm power_system_s1022s_(9105-22b)_firmware From fw1060.00 (inc) to fw1060.81 (exc)
ibm power_system_s1014_(9105-41b)_firmware From fw1060.00 (inc) to fw1060.81 (exc)
ibm power_system_l1022_(9786-22h)_firmware From fw1060.00 (inc) to fw1060.81 (exc)
ibm power_system_l1024_(9786-42h)_firmware From fw1060.00 (inc) to fw1060.81 (exc)
ibm power_system_e1050_(9043-mrx)_firmware From fw1060.00 (inc) to fw1060.81 (exc)
ibm power_system_s1012_(9028-21b)_firmware From fw1060.00 (inc) to fw1060.81 (exc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-16930 is a vulnerability in IBM Power Systems Firmware where an attacker with service account or root access to the BMC/FSP can execute arbitrary code on the host system. This gives full control over the host and all hosted partitions, leading to confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires checking the firmware version of IBM Power Systems. Compare your firmware against affected versions: FW1120.00, FW1110.00-FW1110.30, and FW1060.00-FW1060.80. Use IBM tools or commands like 'lsmcode -r' on AIX/Linux to list firmware versions.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can gain complete control over the host system and all its partitions. This allows unauthorized access to sensitive data, modification of system configurations, and disruption of services, resulting in severe operational and security consequences.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized access and control over systems, which may result in data breaches. Such breaches can violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations, potentially leading to legal penalties, loss of trust, and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies
  • Apply the provided firmware updates for your Power Systems model, such as FW1110.31(1110_134), FW1120.01(1120_167), or newer versions as specified by IBM.
  • Check the IBM support page for your specific model to confirm the correct firmware version and installation instructions.
  • Since no workarounds are available, updating the firmware is the only mitigation method recommended by IBM.

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