CVE-2026-18486
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IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway Credential Exposure via jq Filter Validation

Publication date: 2026-09-04

Last updated on: 2026-09-04

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway <= v1.0.7 MCP Context Forge could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive credentials and escalate privileges due to improper validation of jq filters.

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Published
2026-09-04
Last Modified
2026-09-04
Generated
2026-09-05
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2026-09-04
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-18486
EUVD
EUVD-2026-71605

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Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm contextforge_mcp_gateway 1.0.7

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CWE ID Description
CWE-200 The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information.

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Executive Summary

IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway <= v1.0.7 has a vulnerability where a remote authenticated attacker can exploit improper validation of jq filters to obtain sensitive credentials and escalate privileges.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability allows attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive data and increase their privileges within the system, potentially leading to full control over affected IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway instances.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability allows remote authenticated attackers to obtain sensitive credentials and escalate privileges due to improper validation of jq filters. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information confidentiality) compliance requirements.

Mitigation Strategies

Update IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway to the latest version (v1.0.8 or higher) to address the improper validation of jq filters. Ensure only authenticated users have access to sensitive credentials and review user permissions for privilege escalation risks.

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