How severe is CVE-2026-5065?

CVE-2026-5065 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-5065 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-5065?

CVE-2026-5065 affects Ibm Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5065?

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.

Does CVE-2026-5065 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-5065 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-32423.

When was CVE-2026-5065 published?

CVE-2026-5065 was published on 2026-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-5065

CVE-2026-5065 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (9th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-32423
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Ibm Controller
Published: 2026-05-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Controller 11.0.1, 11.1.0, 11.1.1, and 11.1.2 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5065?: IBM Controller 11.0.1, 11.1.0, 11.1.1, and 11.1.2 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.
How severe is CVE-2026-5065?: CVE-2026-5065 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-5065 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (9th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-5065?: CVE-2026-5065 affects Ibm Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5065?: 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.
Does CVE-2026-5065 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-5065 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-32423.
When was CVE-2026-5065 published?: CVE-2026-5065 was published on 2026-05-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273004

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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