Open Redirect Vulnerability in IBM Verify Identity Access

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Verify Identity Access could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.

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Published

2026-09-14

Last Modified

2026-09-14

Generated

2026-09-15

AI Q&A

2026-09-15

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-13277

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	verify_identity_access	*

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-601	The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM Verify Identity Access allows a remote attacker to perform phishing by exploiting an open redirect. The attacker tricks a victim into visiting a malicious site that appears trusted due to a spoofed URL. This could lead to sensitive data theft or further attacks.

Impact Analysis

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow attackers to steal sensitive information like login credentials or personal data. It may also enable further attacks, such as malware installation or unauthorized account access, by making malicious sites appear legitimate.

Mitigation Strategies

IBM Verify Identity Access users should review and update URL validation mechanisms to prevent open redirect attacks. Ensure all redirects are properly validated and sanitized to avoid spoofing. Monitor for suspicious URLs and phishing attempts targeting users.

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