Status: UPDATED | Advisory ID: CVE-2026-16527
| CVE | CVE-2026-16527 |
| CVSS Score / Version | 7.3 (High) / CVSS v3.1 |
| Updated | 2026-10-02 |
| CVSS Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
| CVSS Prose | attack vector is network; attack complexity is low; privileges required is none; user interaction is none; scope is unchanged; confidentiality impact is low; integrity impact is low; availability impact is low. |
| Affected products | see table below |
| Classified as | CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function) |
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | Patch Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10 | ||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10.0 Extended Update Support | ||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | ||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support | ||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On | ||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Advanced Mission Critical Update Support | ||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support Long-Life Add-On | ||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Telecommunications Update Service | ||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.8 Update Services for SAP Solutions | ||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 | ||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.2 Update Services for SAP Solutions | ||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.4 Update Services for SAP Solutions | ||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9.6 Extended Update Support | ||
| Red Hat | Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 |
| Subsystems | General OT |
| Sectors | Multiple |
An unauthenticated remote attacker can bypass access controls by sending crafted requests to the PCP pmproxy /store endpoint. This allows the attacker to overwrite any PMDA metric, leading to arbitrary code execution and system takeover. (NVD)
Monitor Red Hat's web page for any future patch releases.
| Source | Reference |
|---|---|
| NVD | https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16527 |
| CVE | https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-16527 |