CVE-2026-19290

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IBM Sterling File Gateway Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-09-14

Last updated on: 2026-09-14

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.6_1, 6.2.1.0 - 6.2.1.2, 6.2.2.0 - 6.2.2.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper access control.

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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-2026-19290

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	sterling_file_gateway	From 6.2.0.0 (inc) to 6.2.2.1 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-284	The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM Sterling File Gateway versions 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.6_1, 6.2.1.0 - 6.2.1.2, and 6.2.2.0 - 6.2.2.1 allows a remote attacker to access sensitive information due to improper access control mechanisms.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this flaw to obtain sensitive data, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access to confidential information, or further exploitation of the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations due to unauthorized data exposure, resulting in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM Sterling File Gateway patches or updates to address the improper access control issue. Review and restrict network access to the affected system to limit exposure. Monitor IBM security advisories for additional mitigation guidance.

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