CVE-2026-1262
Information Disclosure in IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.x
Publication date: 2026-03-25
Last updated on: 2026-03-26
Assigner: IBM Corporation
Description
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
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| ibm | infosphere_information_server | From 11.7.0.0 (inc) to 11.7.1.6 (inc) |
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Exploitability
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-209 | The product generates an error message that includes sensitive information about its environment, users, or associated data. |
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How does this vulnerability affect compliance with common standards and regulations (like GDPR, HIPAA)?:
The provided information does not specify how the CVE-2026-1262 vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.
Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
CVE-2026-1262 is an information disclosure vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6.
It is classified under CWE-209, which means it involves the generation of error messages that contain sensitive information.
The vulnerability can be exploited remotely over the network with low attack complexity and requires low privileges, without any user interaction.
The impact is limited to confidentiality, with no effect on integrity or availability.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
This vulnerability can lead to the disclosure of sensitive information through error messages generated by the IBM InfoSphere Information Server.
Because the vulnerability can be exploited remotely with low privileges and no user interaction, attackers may gain access to confidential data without affecting system integrity or availability.
The actual impact depends on the specific environment and how sensitive the disclosed information is within that context.
What immediate steps should I take to mitigate this vulnerability?
To mitigate the CVE-2026-1262 vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server versions 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6, you should apply the fixes provided in APARs DT458255 and DT459618.
Alternatively, upgrading to versions 11.7.1.0, 11.7.1.6, or applying the 11.7.1.6 Service Pack 2 will also address the vulnerability.
No workarounds or other mitigations are available, so applying these fixes or upgrades is the immediate recommended action.