CVE-2026-16916: CWE-693 Protection Mechanism Failure in IBM Security Verify Access
Description
CVE-2026-16916 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Security Verify Access and IBM Verify Identity Access versions 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and 11.0 through 11.0.3. It involves a protection mechanism failure that could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 9.1, indicating severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No explicit patch information is provided in the input data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.1critical
Affected software
IBM
Security Verify Access
IBM
Verify Identity Access
IBM
Security Verify Access Container
IBM
Verify Identity Access Container
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-16916) affects IBM Security Verify Access versions 10.0 to 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access versions 11.0 to 11.0.3. It is classified under CWE-693 (Protection Mechanism Failure) and allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to execute arbitrary code remotely. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.1, with vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, scope changed, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution by a remote authenticated attacker, compromising system confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could result in full system compromise or unauthorized control over the affected IBM Security Verify Access or IBM Verify Identity Access installations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to affected systems to trusted users only and monitor for unusual activity. Follow IBM's security advisories for updates and apply patches promptly when released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T06:49:45.075Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac808d32cdf04f65634c922
Added to database: 10/08/2026, 21:19:15 UTC
Last enriched: 10/08/2026, 21:34:21 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 21:34:39 UTC
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