CVE-2026-110194

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Server-Side Request Forgery in IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway

Publication date: 2026-11-13

Last updated on: 2026-11-13

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway 1.0.0 through 1.0.11 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). This may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks.

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Published

2026-11-13

Last Modified

2026-11-13

Generated

2026-11-14

AI Q&A

2026-11-14

EPSS Evaluated

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NVD

CVE-2026-110194

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
IBM	ContextForge MCP Gateway	From 1.0.0 (inc) to 1.0.11 (inc)

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Exploitability

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CWE ID	Description
CWE-918	The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.

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Executive Summary

IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway 1.0.0 through 1.0.11 has a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability. This allows an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the affected system, which could enable network scanning or assist in other attack methods.

Detection Guidance

Detecting SSRF vulnerabilities typically involves checking for unusual network requests originating from the IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway. Monitor outbound traffic from the gateway for unauthorized connections to internal or external systems. Review server logs for suspicious request patterns or unexpected HTTP methods.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access internal systems, perform network reconnaissance, or chain this vulnerability with others to escalate attacks. The impact depends on network configuration and existing security controls.

Compliance Impact

SSRF vulnerabilities may violate compliance requirements for data protection and system integrity. Organizations could face penalties if this flaw leads to unauthorized data access or network breaches under standards like GDPR or HIPAA.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway to the latest version (1.0.11 or later) to patch the SSRF vulnerability. Restrict outbound network access from the gateway using firewall rules to limit potential attack surfaces. Ensure all authenticated users have least-privilege access to reduce exposure.

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