CVE-2026-11726: IBM MQ for HPE NonStop · Out-of-bounds Read
Affects IBM MQ for HPE NonStopSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.1 High.
Data as of 2 Nov 2026, 22:58 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 39% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 18 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 2 Nov 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IBMMQ for HPE NonStop | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Mavencom.ibm/mq-for-hpe-nonstoppkg:maven/com.ibm/mq-for-hpe-nonstopOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
CPE configurations (2)
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_for_hpe_nonstop:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:mq_for_hpe_nonstop:8.1.0.40:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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AI-suggested
Until an official fix is available, restrict access to IBM MQ for HPE NonStop to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity related to message header processing.
Description
CVE-2026-11726 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM MQ for HPE NonStop versions 8.1.0 through 8.1.0.40. It involves an out-of-bounds read due to improper validation of message header offset values. An authenticated attacker could exploit this flaw to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service.