CVE-2026-1014

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Information Exposure via JSON Response Manipulation in IBM InfoSphere

Publication date: 2026-03-25

Last updated on: 2026-03-26

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 is vulnerable to exposure of sensitive information via JSON server response manipulation.

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Published

2026-03-25

Last Modified

2026-03-26

Generated

2026-07-06

AI Q&A

2026-03-26

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-05

NVD

CVE-2026-1014

EUVD

EUVD-2026-15976

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	infosphere_information_server	From 11.7.0.0 (inc) to 11.7.1.6 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-319	The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-1014 is a vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 that allows sensitive information to be exposed through manipulation of JSON server responses.

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-319, which means it involves the cleartext transmission of sensitive information.

The vulnerability can be exploited over a network with low attack complexity and requires low privileges, but no user interaction is needed.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information, which can compromise confidentiality.

Since the attack vector is network-based and requires low privileges, an attacker with limited access could exploit this vulnerability to gain access to sensitive data.

There is no impact on integrity or availability, but the high confidentiality impact means sensitive data could be exposed to unauthorized parties.

Mitigation Strategies

To mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2026-1014 in IBM InfoSphere Information Server, you should apply the fixes provided in APAR DT462312.

Additionally, upgrade your IBM InfoSphere Information Server to version 11.7.1.0, 11.7.1.6, or 11.7.1.6 Service Pack 2.

Currently, there are no workarounds or other mitigations available.

It is also recommended to assess the vulnerability's impact in your specific environment as the CVSS environmental score may vary.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server (CVE-2026-1014) involves the exposure of sensitive information through manipulation of JSON server responses, classified under CWE-319 (cleartext transmission of sensitive information).

Such exposure of sensitive information can potentially impact compliance with data protection standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding sensitive data against unauthorized disclosure.

However, the provided information does not explicitly discuss the direct effects on compliance with these standards or regulations.

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