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CVE-2026-8861

5.3 · MEDIUM

IBM Security Verify could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser.

Published Jul 17, 2026ibmCWE-209EPSS 0.40%

Overview

CVE-2026-8861 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm security_verify_access. It was published on July 17, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM Security Verify could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser.  This information could be used in further attacks against the system.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update security_verify_access to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ibmsecurity_verify_access>= 10.0.0, < 10.0.9.2Affected
ibmsecurity_verify_access_container10.0.0.0Affected
ibmverify_identity_access>= 11.0, < 11.0.3Affected
ibmverify_identity_access_container11.0.0.0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8861?

CVE-2026-8861 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting ibm security_verify_access. It was published on July 17, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2026-8861?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-8861?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update security_verify_access to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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