How severe is CVE-2026-4938?

CVE-2026-4938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-4938 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-4938?

CVE-2026-4938 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-2026-4938?

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

When was CVE-2026-4938 published?

CVE-2026-4938 was published on 2026-07-17 and last updated on 2026-07-30.

CVE-2026-4938

CVE-2026-4938 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Verify Access with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Ibm Security Verify Access
Published: 2026-07-17
Last modified: 2026-07-30

Description

IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0 through 11.0.2 and IBM Security Verify Access 10.0 through 10.0.9.1 and IBM Verify Identity Access Container 11.0 through 11.0.2 and IBM Security Verify Access Container 10.0 through 10.0.9.1 could allow an attacker with read-only privileges to make unauthorized modifications and deployments outside of their assigned permissions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-4938?: IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0 through 11.0.2 and IBM Security Verify Access 10.0 through 10.0.9.1 and IBM Verify Identity Access Container 11.0 through 11.0.2 and IBM Security Verify Access Container 10.0 through 10.0.9.1 could allow an attacker with read-only privileges to make unauthorized modifications and deployments outside of their assigned permissions.
How severe is CVE-2026-4938?: CVE-2026-4938 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-4938 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-4938?: CVE-2026-4938 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-2026-4938?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-4938 published?: CVE-2026-4938 was published on 2026-07-17 and last updated on 2026-07-30.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7279510

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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_container:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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