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9.8

IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway allows admin access with default password

CVE-2026-78573 · published 1 month ago
Summary

The IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.7 use default login details that an outsider could discover and use to become an administrator. This could let a remote attacker control the gateway and the systems it connects to. Change the default credentials immediately and apply any available security updates or patches.

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 contextforge mcp gateway <= 1.0.7
Original advisory text
IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway 1.0.0 through 1.0.7 could allow a remote attacker to gain administrative access due to the use of default credentials.
IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway 1.0.0 through 1.0.7 could allow a remote attacker to gain administrative access due to the use of default credentials.
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-1392Use of Default Credentials
Timeline
Published10 Sep 2026
Updated11 Oct 2026
First seen10 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-78573 · NVD
CVE-2026-78573 · MITRE
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