CVE-2026-16830: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in IBM Security Verify Access
Description
CVE-2026-16830 is an SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Security Verify Access versions 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access versions 11.0 through 11.0.3. This flaw allows a remote authenticated attacker to modify data and cause a denial of service. The vulnerability requires authentication and does not impact confidentiality but affects integrity and availability. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.4, indicating a medium severity level.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Affected software
IBM
Security Verify Access
IBM
Verify Identity Access
IBM
Security Verify Access Container
IBM
Verify Identity Access Container
pkg:maven/com.ibm/security_verify_accesspkg:maven/com.ibm/verify_identity_accesscpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0.9.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:verify_identity_access:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:verify_identity_access:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:verify_identity_access:11.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*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
IBM Security Verify Access versions 10.0 to 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access versions 11.0 to 11.0.3 contain an SQL injection vulnerability (CWE-89). A remote attacker with valid authentication can exploit this flaw to modify data and cause denial of service conditions. The vulnerability does not affect confidentiality but impacts data integrity and system availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild. The CVSS 3.1 vector is AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L with a base score of 5.4.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker can exploit this SQL injection vulnerability to modify data and cause denial of service. Confidentiality is not impacted, but integrity and availability are affected. There are no known active exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch links or official fixes are provided, monitor IBM's advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected versions and ensure strong authentication controls to limit potential exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T02:30:44.869Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac808d12cdf04f65634c8fd
Added to database: 10/08/2026, 21:19:13 UTC
Last enriched: 10/08/2026, 21:34:25 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 21:34:39 UTC
Views: 8
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