CVE-2026-16725
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Path Traversal in IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge

Publication date: 2026-11-04

Last updated on: 2026-11-04

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge 4.0.0 through 5.4.0 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to read arbitrary files from the local filesystem due to path traversal.

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Published
2026-11-04
Last Modified
2026-11-04
Generated
2026-11-05
AI Q&A
2026-11-04
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-16725
EUVD
EUVD-2026-117118

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Vendor Product Version / Range
IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge 4.0.0

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CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a path traversal issue in IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge versions 4.0.0 through 5.4.0. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to read arbitrary files from the local filesystem by exploiting improper path validation.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking for the presence of IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge versions 4.0.0 through 5.4.0. Use commands like 'rpm -qa | grep ibm-watson-speech' or 'dpkg -l | grep ibm-watson-speech' to list installed versions. If the version falls within the vulnerable range, the system is potentially affected.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could access sensitive files on the system, potentially exposing confidential data such as configuration files, user credentials, or other restricted information. This could lead to further attacks or data breaches.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, violating compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations. It may result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Update IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge to a version beyond 5.4.0 to address the path traversal vulnerability. Ensure only trusted users have authenticated access to the system.

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