CVE-2026-18740
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IBM Security Verify Access Argument Injection Vulnerability

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 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform unauthorized actions due to argument injection.

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Published
2026-10-08
Last Modified
2026-10-08
Generated
2026-10-09
AI Q&A
2026-10-09
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CVE-2026-18740

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 4 associated CPEs
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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CWE-88 The product constructs a string for a command to be executed by a separate component in another control sphere, but it does not properly delimit the intended arguments, options, or switches within that command string.

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Executive Summary

IBM Security Verify Access 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0 through 11.0.3 are vulnerable to argument injection. This allows a remote authenticated attacker to perform unauthorized actions by manipulating input arguments.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to execute unauthorized commands or access sensitive data. The high CVSS score (8.8) indicates significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could allow unauthorized actions due to argument injection, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data manipulation. This may impact compliance with GDPR by risking unauthorized processing of personal data and HIPAA by compromising protected health information integrity and confidentiality.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest 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 argument injection vulnerability.

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