CVE-2026-78573
CVE-2026-78573 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Contextforge with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-1392.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-1392
- Affected product: Ibm Contextforge
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway 1.0.0 through 1.0.7 could allow a remote attacker to gain administrative access due to the use of default credentials.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-78573?
- IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway 1.0.0 through 1.0.7 could allow a remote attacker to gain administrative access due to the use of default credentials.
- How severe is CVE-2026-78573?
- CVE-2026-78573 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-78573 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-2026-78573?
- CVE-2026-78573 affects Ibm Contextforge. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-78573?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-78573 published?
- CVE-2026-78573 was published on 2026-09-10 and last updated on 2026-09-16.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:contextforge:*:*:*:*:*:python:*:*
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