CVE-2026-17189: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM Security Verify Access
Description
IBM Security Verify Access versions 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access versions 11.0 through 11.0.3 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript into the web user interface, potentially altering its intended behavior. Exploitation could lead to disclosure of credentials within a trusted session. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.2.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.2high
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
CVE-2026-17189 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) affecting IBM Security Verify Access 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0 through 11.0.3. An unauthenticated user can embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the web UI, which may alter functionality and lead to credential disclosure within a trusted session. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.2, reflecting high impact on confidentiality and integrity with no impact on availability. The attack vector is local (AV:L), requiring low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges (PR:N), but user interaction (UI:R) is required. The scope is changed (S:C).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation can result in disclosure of user credentials within a trusted session, compromising confidentiality and integrity of the affected system. The vulnerability does not impact availability. The attack requires user interaction but no authentication privileges.
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 the affected web interfaces and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the affected versions to untrusted networks where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-24T19:00:41.484Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac808d32cdf04f65634c923
Added to database: 10/08/2026, 21:19:15 UTC
Last enriched: 10/08/2026, 21:33:53 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 21:34:39 UTC
Views: 9
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