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CVE-2026-18740

IBM Security Verify Access vulnerability

8.8 HIGHEPSS 0.35%
  1. Published8 Oct 2026

Description

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 authenticated attacker to perform unauthorized actions due to argument injection.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

IBM Security Verify Access≥ 10.0.0 < 10.0.9.3
IBM Security Verify Access Container≥ 10.0.0.0 ≤ 10.0.9.2
IBM Verify Identity Access≥ 11.0 < 11.0.3.1
IBM Verify Identity Access Container≥ 11.0.0.0 ≤ 11.0.3.0

Remediation

Fixed in
IBM Security Verify Access≥ 10.0.9.3
IBM Verify Identity Access≥ 11.0.3.1

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-18740 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-18740 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.35%.

How severe is CVE-2026-18740?

CVE-2026-18740 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-18740?

Affected products include IBM Security Verify Access, IBM Security Verify Access Container, IBM Verify Identity Access, IBM Verify Identity Access Container.

How do I fix CVE-2026-18740?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example IBM Security Verify Access 10.0.9.3, IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0.3.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.