CVE-2026-3660
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Unauthenticated File Update in IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management

Publication date: 2026-05-26

Last updated on: 2026-05-29

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management 7.0.3, 7.1.0, and 7.2.0 could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to update server property files that would allow them to gain unauthorized access to the application.
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Published
2026-05-26
Last Modified
2026-05-29
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-05-26
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2026-3660
EUVD
EUVD-2026-31954
Affected Vendors & Products
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ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.1.0
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.1.0
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.1.0
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.1.0
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.1.0
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.0.3
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.1.0
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.1.0
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.1.0
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.1.0
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.1.0
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.2.0
ibm engineering_lifecycle_management 7.2.0
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CWE ID Description
CWE-863 The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.
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Executive Summary

IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management - Jazz Foundation has an authentication bypass vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-3660.

This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to update server property files, which can lead to unauthorized access to the application.

The vulnerability is classified under CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization) and affects versions 7.0.3 (through Interim Fix 021), 7.1.0 (through Interim Fix 009), and 7.2.0 (through Interim Fix 001).

Impact Analysis

An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to update server property files, which may allow them to gain unauthorized access to the IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management application.

This unauthorized access could lead to a complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, as indicated by the CVSS score of 9.8 with high impact on all three security aspects.

Mitigation Strategies

IBM recommends upgrading to specific Interim Fixes (iFixes) to remediate the issue.

  • For version 7.0.3, apply iFix022.
  • For version 7.1.0, apply iFix010.
  • For version 7.2.0, apply iFix002.

No workarounds are provided, so customers are advised to apply these fixes promptly.

Compliance Impact

The provided information does not specify how this vulnerability affects compliance with common standards and regulations such as GDPR or HIPAA.

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