How severe is CVE-2026-13449?

CVE-2026-13449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-13449 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-13449?

CVE-2026-13449 affects Ibm Business Automation Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-13449?

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-2026-13449 published?

CVE-2026-13449 was published on 2026-06-30 and last updated on 2026-07-02.

CVE-2026-13449

CVE-2026-13449 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Business Automation Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. 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-611.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-611
Affected product: Ibm Business Automation Manager
Published: 2026-06-30
Last modified: 2026-07-02

Description

IBM Business Automation Manager Open Editions 9.0.0 through 9.4.2 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-13449?: IBM Business Automation Manager Open Editions 9.0.0 through 9.4.2 is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.
How severe is CVE-2026-13449?: CVE-2026-13449 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-13449 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-13449?: CVE-2026-13449 affects Ibm Business Automation Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-13449?: 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-2026-13449 published?: CVE-2026-13449 was published on 2026-06-30 and last updated on 2026-07-02.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7278532

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:business_automation_manager:*:*:*:*:open:*:*:*

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