CVE-2026-109126: CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials in IBM Verify Identity Access
Description
CVE-2026-109126 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0.3.1 and IBM Security Verify Access 10.0.9.3 Appliance. It involves the use of hard-coded credentials that could allow a physically proximate attacker to gain elevated privileges without authentication. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
IBM
Verify Identity Access
IBM
Security Verify Access
pkg:rpm/ibm/verify_identity_accesspkg:rpm/ibm/security_verify_accesscpe:2.3:a:ibm:verify_identity_access:11.0.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0.9.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-109126) affects IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0.3.1 and IBM Security Verify Access 10.0.9.3 Appliance. The issue arises from the presence of hard-coded credentials within the software, which can be exploited by an attacker with physical proximity to the device to escalate privileges. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access, no privileges or user interaction, and results in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker physically near the affected appliance can exploit the hard-coded credentials to gain elevated privileges, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This could lead to unauthorized access and control over the identity access management functions provided by the appliance.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict physical access to the affected appliances and monitor for unauthorized access attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-10-12T10:05:10.706Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad6ac9e2cdf04f656a8704b
Added to database: 10/19/2026, 23:49:50 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 00:03:15 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 00:08:16 UTC
Views: 5
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