CVE-2026-14971: 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 incr

Routine

LOW 3.9DOWNGRADE

CVE-2026-14971 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.9) affecting powervm novalink. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.9 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-16
Published	2026-07-17
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-17 20:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 20:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm powervm novalink DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.2.0 · 2.2.1 · 2.2.1.1 · 2.3.0 · 2.3.0.1 · 2.3.1 · 2.3.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy powervm-novalink || rpm -q powervm-novalink || powervm-novalink --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison powervm-novalink sudo apt install powervm-novalink=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0> sudo apt-mark hold powervm-novalink

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list powervm-novalink sudo dnf downgrade powervm-novalink-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add powervm-novalink

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-14971?

powervm novalink: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-14971 being exploited?

CVE-2026-14971 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-14971 affect?

CVE-2026-14971 affects powervm novalink. Severity is low (CVSS 3.9). 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.

How urgent is CVE-2026-14971?

Priority 14/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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