How severe is CVE-2026-12004?

CVE-2026-12004 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-12004 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-12004?

CVE-2026-12004 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Access. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-12004?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-12004 published?

CVE-2026-12004 was published on 2026-08-12 and last updated on 2026-08-17.

CVE-2026-12004

CVE-2026-12004 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-134.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (28th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-134
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Access
Published: 2026-08-12
Last modified: 2026-08-17

Description

IBM Security Verify Access 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0 through 11.0.3 and IBM Verify Identity Access Container 11.0 through 11.0.3 contains a format string injection vulnerability in the management interface that allows attackers to cause denial of service and information disclosure by crafting a malicious HTTP request.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-12004?: IBM Security Verify Access 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0 through 11.0.3 and IBM Verify Identity Access Container 11.0 through 11.0.3 contains a format string injection vulnerability in the management interface that allows attackers to cause denial of service and information disclosure by crafting a malicious HTTP request.
How severe is CVE-2026-12004?: CVE-2026-12004 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.7, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-12004 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-12004?: CVE-2026-12004 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Access. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12004?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-12004 published?: CVE-2026-12004 was published on 2026-08-12 and last updated on 2026-08-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283079

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0.9.2:interim_fix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:verify_identity_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:verify_identity_access_container:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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