CVE-2026-8861

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.24%

Last modified

CVE-2026-8861 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Verify could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser.  This information could be used in further attacks against the system.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Verify could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser.  This information could be used in further attacks against the system.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.24%

15.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
IbmSecurity Verify Access>= 10.0.0, < 10.0.9.2
IbmSecurity Verify Access Container>= 10.0.0.0, <= 10.0.9.1
IbmVerify Identity Access>= 11.0, < 11.0.3
IbmVerify Identity Access Container>= 11.0.0.0, <= 11.0.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-8861?
IBM Security Verify could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser.  This information could be used in further attacks against the system.
How severe is CVE-2026-8861?
CVE-2026-8861 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8861?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST