CVE-2026-16823

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Authentication Bypass in IBM Security Verify Access

Publication date: 2026-10-08

Last updated on: 2026-10-10

Assigner: IBM Corporation

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 attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper authentication.

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Published

2026-10-08

Last Modified

2026-10-10

Generated

2026-10-19

AI Q&A

2026-10-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-10-18

NVD

CVE-2026-16823

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	verify_identity_access_container	From 11.0.0.0 (inc) to 11.0.3.0 (inc)
ibm	security_verify_access_container	From 10.0.0.0 (inc) to 10.0.9.2 (inc)
ibm	security_verify_access	From 10.0.0 (inc) to 10.0.9.3 (exc)
ibm	verify_identity_access	From 11.0 (inc) to 11.0.3.1 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-287	When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM Security Verify Access 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0 through 11.0.3 allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper authentication mechanisms.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves improper authentication in IBM Security Verify Access and IBM Verify Identity Access. Detection requires checking for unauthorized access attempts or bypasses in authentication flows. Review logs for unusual activity in these products, particularly failed authentication attempts or unexpected access grants. No specific commands are provided in the available context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to gain unauthorized access to sensitive systems or data, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized actions, or further network compromise.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA, resulting in legal penalties and reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by IBM for IBM Security Verify Access 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0 through 11.0.3 to address the improper authentication issue.

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