CVE-2026-14971 This PowerVM Novalink update is being released to address
Misconfigured IBM PowerVM Novalink APIs may allow unauthorized operations under non-default conditions, requiring a patch to reduce attack surface.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-14971?
CVE-2026-14971 is a low-severity vulnerability in IBM PowerVM Novalink, published on 17 Jul 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM PowerVM Novalink 2.2.02.2.12.2.1.1, and 2.3.02.3.0.12.3.12.3.2 IBM NovaLink APIs misconfiguration may increase attack surface and enable unintended or unauthorized operations under non-default conditions.
Weakness: CWE-16
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-14971?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Powervm Novalink.
How do I fix CVE-2026-14971?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-14971 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-14971 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-14971 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in IBM PowerVM Novalink
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jgc9-pfqx-4x48.