How severe is CVE-2026-7253?

CVE-2026-7253 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, 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 none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-7253 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-7253?

CVE-2026-7253 primarily affects Ibm Watson Speech Services Cartridge. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-7253?

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

Does CVE-2026-7253 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-7253 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38266.

When was CVE-2026-7253 published?

CVE-2026-7253 was published on 2026-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

CVE-2026-7253

CVE-2026-7253 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Watson Speech Services Cartridge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-918.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-38266
Weakness: CWE-918
Affected product: Ibm Watson Speech Services Cartridge
Published: 2026-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-30

Description

IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in Sterling File Gateway, due to a flaw which may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks [GHSA-rr7j-v2q5-chgv] [CVE-2026-7253]. IBM Sterling File Gateway is used in our speech runtimes. This vulnerabilitiy has been addressed. Please read the details for remediation below.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-7253?: IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in Sterling File Gateway, due to a flaw which may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks [GHSA-rr7j-v2q5-chgv] [CVE-2026-7253]. IBM Sterling File Gateway is used in our speech runtimes. This vulnerabilitiy has been addressed. Please read the details for remediation below.
How severe is CVE-2026-7253?: CVE-2026-7253 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, 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 none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-7253 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-7253?: CVE-2026-7253 primarily affects Ibm Watson Speech Services Cartridge. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-7253?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-7253 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-7253 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38266.
When was CVE-2026-7253 published?: CVE-2026-7253 was published on 2026-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-30.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7276994

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:watson_speech_services_cartridge:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:watson_speech_services_cartridge:5.3.1:-:*:*:*:*:*:*

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