CVE-2026-13285
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XXE Vulnerability in IBM MQ Software

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM MQ 9.1.0.0 through 9.1.0.37 LTS, 9.2.0.0 through 9.2.0.43 LTS, 9.3.0.0 through 9.3.0.41 LTS, 9.3.0.0 through 9.3.5.1 CD, 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.0.25 LTS, 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.5.1 CD, and 10.0.0.0 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

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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
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NVD
CVE-2026-13285

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 7 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm mq From 9.1.0.0 (inc) to 9.1.0.37 (inc)
ibm mq From 9.2.0.0 (inc) to 9.2.0.43 (inc)
ibm mq From 9.3.0.0 (inc) to 9.3.0.41 (inc)
ibm mq From 9.3.0.0 (inc) to 9.3.5.1 (inc)
ibm mq From 9.4.0.0 (inc) to 9.4.0.25 (inc)
ibm mq From 9.4.0.0 (inc) to 9.4.5.1 (inc)
ibm mq 10.0.0

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CWE ID Description
CWE-611 The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output.

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Executive Summary

IBM MQ versions 9.1.0.0 through 10.0.0.0 are vulnerable to XML External Entity (XXE) injection. This occurs when processing XML data, allowing a remote attacker to read sensitive files or consume excessive memory resources.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access confidential data stored on the server or cause denial-of-service by consuming memory resources, potentially disrupting IBM MQ operations.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized data exposure, violating GDPR's data protection requirements or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information, potentially resulting in legal penalties or compliance failures.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM MQ patches or updates to versions beyond the affected ranges (9.1.0.37 LTS, 9.2.0.43 LTS, 9.3.0.41 LTS, 9.4.0.25 LTS, or 10.0.0.0). Disable XML processing features if not required and restrict network access to MQ servers.

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