How severe is CVE-2026-17616?

CVE-2026-17616 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-17616 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-17616?

CVE-2026-17616 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Access. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-17616?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-17616 published?

CVE-2026-17616 was published on 2026-08-12 and last updated on 2026-08-17.

CVE-2026-17616

CVE-2026-17616 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
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 Reverse Proxy in certain configurations may provide weaker than expected cryptographic validation of user supplied data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-17616?: 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 Reverse Proxy in certain configurations may provide weaker than expected cryptographic validation of user supplied data.
How severe is CVE-2026-17616?: CVE-2026-17616 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-17616 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-17616?: CVE-2026-17616 primarily affects Ibm Security Verify Access. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-17616?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-17616 published?: CVE-2026-17616 was published on 2026-08-12 and last updated on 2026-08-17.

References

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

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0.9.2:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0.9.2:interim_fix1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access_container:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:verify_identity_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:verify_identity_access:11.0.3:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:verify_identity_access_container:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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