CVE-2026-19290Network attack vector

Remote disclosure of sensitive information

Published Sep 14, 2026 · Updated Sep 14, 2026

Improper access control in IBM Sterling File Gateway allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via network requests. IBM has not published the affected component, request type, or access-control operation that mishandles attacker-controlled input. The flaw is remotely reachable; available authoritative material does not state whether authentication or a special configuration is required.

CVSS severityUnavailable
Unscored
EPSS probability0.38%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

Improper access control in IBM Sterling File Gateway allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via network requests. IBM has not published the affected component, request type, or access-control operation that mishandles attacker-controlled input. The flaw is remotely reachable; available authoritative material does not state whether authentication or a special configuration is required.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-19290
Published
Sep 14, 2026
Updated
Sep 14, 2026
Vendor
IBM
Product
IBM Sterling File Gateway
Classifications
CWE-284
Attack vector
network
Privileges
Unavailable

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Sep 14, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Sep 14, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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  1. Affected versionversion=6.2.0.0 <=6.2.0.6_1, 6.2.1.0 - 6.2.1.2, 6.2.2.0 - 6.2.2.1

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesUnavailable in this record.

What is affected?

IBM · IBM Sterling File Gatewayversion=6.2.0.0 <=6.2.0.6_1, 6.2.1.0 - 6.2.1.2, 6.2.2.0 - 6.2.2.1

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Attacks

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Sep 9, 2026Sep 15, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 15, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
PrivilegesUnavailable
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-284Improper Access Control

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