CVE-2026-17189

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Cross-Site Scripting in IBM Security Verify Access

Publication date: 2026-10-08

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Security Verify Access 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0 through 11.0.3 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session

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Published

2026-10-08

Last Modified

2026-10-08

Generated

2026-10-09

AI Q&A

2026-10-09

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-17189

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
IBM	Security	Verify Access 10.0
IBM	Verify	Identity Access 11.0
IBM	Security	Verify Access Container 10.0
IBM	Verify	Identity Access Container 11.0

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-79	The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a cross-site scripting (XSS) flaw in IBM Security Verify Access versions 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access versions 11.0 through 11.0.3. It allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject malicious JavaScript code into the Web UI, which could alter the application's behavior and potentially steal user credentials during a trusted session.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves cross-site scripting in IBM Security Verify Access and IBM Verify Identity Access. Detection requires checking for vulnerable versions (10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and 11.0 through 11.0.3) and inspecting web UI inputs for JavaScript injection attempts. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to steal session cookies or credentials, perform actions on behalf of users, or redirect users to malicious sites. This could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data or account takeover within the affected IBM Security Verify Access or Identity Access systems.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or disclosure of personal data, violating GDPR's data protection principles or HIPAA's safeguards for protected health information. Organizations using affected IBM products may face compliance violations, legal penalties, or reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by IBM for IBM Security Verify Access 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0 through 11.0.3 to address the cross-site scripting vulnerability.

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