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CVE-2026-78406

IBM Security Verify Access remote code execution

9.8 CRITICALEPSS 0.50%
  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 unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system due to the deserialization of untrusted data.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/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-2026-78406 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-78406 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.50%.

How severe is CVE-2026-78406?

CVE-2026-78406 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.50% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-78406?

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-2026-78406?

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.