CVE-2026-12742
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IBM Business Automation Workflow Missing Authorization Import Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Business Automation Workflow containers and traditional could allow an authenticated attacker to trigger restricted import actions due to missing authorization controls.

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Published
2026-09-15
Last Modified
2026-09-15
Generated
2026-09-15
AI Q&A
2026-09-15
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-12742
EUVD
EUVD-2026-78870

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ibm business_automation_workflow *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-862 The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.

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Executive Summary

IBM Business Automation Workflow containers and traditional versions have a vulnerability where an authenticated attacker can trigger restricted import actions due to missing authorization controls. This allows unauthorized actions to be performed within the system.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to perform unauthorized imports or actions in your IBM Business Automation Workflow environment. This may lead to data leaks, system misuse, or disruption of workflows if combined with other vulnerabilities.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data exposure, which may violate GDPR (data protection) or HIPAA (health data privacy) requirements. Organizations must ensure proper access controls to maintain compliance.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply IBM's official security patches or updates for IBM Business Automation Workflow as soon as they become available. Review and restrict user permissions to minimize access to sensitive import actions. Monitor IBM's security advisories for additional mitigation guidance.

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