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CVE-2026-11725: CWE-190 Integer Overflow or Wraparound in IBM MQ

0
High
Published: 09/18/2026 (09/18/2026, 21:32:25 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: IBM
Product: MQ

Description

IBM MQ could allow an authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code due to an integer overflow in MQINQ request processing.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.8high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

IBM

MQ

Affected versions
=9.1.0.0=9.2.0.0=9.3.0.0=9.4.0.0=10.0.0.0
com.ibm.mq/mq
pkg:maven/com.ibm.mq/mq
Affected versions
=9.1.0.0=9.2.0.0=9.3.0.0=9.4.0.0=10.0.0.0
CPE configurations (11)
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.1.0.37:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.2.0.43:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq:9.3.0.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/18/2026, 19:46:54 UTC

Technical Analysis

IBM MQ contains an integer overflow vulnerability (CWE-190) in the processing of MQINQ requests. An authenticated attacker could exploit this flaw to trigger a denial of service or potentially execute arbitrary code. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating high severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, and requiring privileges but no user interaction. The affected versions are exactly 9.1.0.0, 9.2.0.0, 9.3.0.0, 9.4.0.0, and 10.0.0.0. There is no vendor advisory or patch information provided, so patch status is unknown.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could lead to denial of service or arbitrary code execution, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the IBM MQ service. The attacker must be authenticated to exploit this vulnerability.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict authenticated access to IBM MQ and monitor for suspicious activity related to MQINQ requests.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
ibm
Date Reserved
2026-06-09T02:20:32.556Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aad91c955bf5e2cf5719175

Added to database: 09/18/2026, 19:32:25 UTC

Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 19:46:54 UTC

Last updated: 09/19/2026, 01:33:45 UTC

Views: 6

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