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9.8

IBM Verify Access and Identity Access may run code

CVE-2026-78406 · published 2 days ago
Summary

The IBM Verify Access and IBM Verify Identity Access products can be tricked into processing malicious data, allowing a remote attacker with no credentials to run any program on the server. This could let the attacker take control of the system or steal data. Apply the latest security updates from IBM as soon as possible.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm security verify access <= 10.0.9.2
ibm verify identity access <= 11.0.3
ibm security verify access container <= 10.0.9.2
ibm verify identity access container <= 11.0.3
Original advisory text
Security vulnerabilities have been found in IBM Verify Identity Access and IBM Security Verify Access
IBM Security Verify Access 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0 through 11.0.3 could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system due to the deserialization of untrusted data.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-502Deserialization of Untrusted Data
Timeline
Published8 Oct 2026
Updated10 Oct 2026
First seen8 Oct 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-78406 · NVD
CVE-2026-78406 · MITRE
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