CVE-2026-8861Network attack vector

Sensitive information disclosure via detailed browser errors

Published Jul 17, 2026 · Updated Jul 17, 2026

IBM Verify products 10.0 through 10.0.9.1 and 11.0 through 11.0.2 expose sensitive system information to remote attackers. IBM has not disclosed which browser-facing request returns the detailed technical error, what input triggers it, or which system fields are exposed. Network access without authentication or user interaction is sufficient, and both appliance and container editions are affected.

CVSS severity5.3
Medium
EPSS probability0.40%
Next 30 days · Sep 16, 2026
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
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Summary

What happened

IBM Verify products 10.0 through 10.0.9.1 and 11.0 through 11.0.2 expose sensitive system information to remote attackers. IBM has not disclosed which browser-facing request returns the detailed technical error, what input triggers it, or which system fields are exposed. Network access without authentication or user interaction is sufficient, and both appliance and container editions are affected.

The record

CVE
CVE-2026-8861
Published
Jul 17, 2026
Updated
Jul 17, 2026
Vendor
IBM
Product
IBM Security Verify Access
Classifications
CWE-209, T1190
Attack vector
network
Privileges
unauthenticated

Timeline

How it unfolded

  1. Jul 17, 2026CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
  2. Jul 17, 2026Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.

Exploitability

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Is a vulnerable build present?

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  1. Affected versionversion=10.0 <=10.0.9.1

What conditions does exploitation require?

Attack vectornetwork
Required privilegesunauthenticated

What is affected?

IBM · IBM Security Verify Accessversion=10.0 <=10.0.9.1
IBM · IBM Security Verify Access Containerversion=10.0 <=10.0.9.1
IBM · IBM Verify Identity Access Containerversion=11.0 <=11.0.2
IBM · IBM Verify Identity Accessversion=11.0 <=11.0.2

Published CVSS scores

5.3IBMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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Attacks

What attackers are doing with it

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Sep 10, 2026Sep 16, 2026
Latest reporting daySep 16, 2026
Latest daily unique IPsUnavailable
Prior 30-day averageUnavailable
SourceShadowserver honeypots (KEV)
Vectornetwork
Privilegesunauthenticated
Known exploitationUnconfirmed
Public exploitUnconfirmed

Weakness, pattern, technique

CWE-209Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information
T1190Exploit Public-Facing Application

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