How severe is CVE-2026-12101?

CVE-2026-12101 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-12101 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-12101?

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-2026-12101 published?

CVE-2026-12101 was published on 2026-09-15 and last updated on 2026-09-20.

CVE-2026-12101

CVE-2026-12101 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. 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-289.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (18th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-289
Published: 2026-09-15
Last modified: 2026-09-20

Description

IBM Verify Identity Access could allow an administrator to execute additional commands they are not entitled to due to improper validation of user supplied requests.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-12101?: IBM Verify Identity Access could allow an administrator to execute additional commands they are not entitled to due to improper validation of user supplied requests.
How severe is CVE-2026-12101?: CVE-2026-12101 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-12101 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (18th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-12101?: 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-2026-12101 published?: CVE-2026-12101 was published on 2026-09-15 and last updated on 2026-09-20.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7286188

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