CVE-2026-18658: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in IBM Operational Decision Manager
Description
IBM Operational Decision Manager 9.6.0.0, 9.5.0.0, 8.11.1.0, 8.11.0.1, 8.12.0.1, 9.5.0.1, and 9.0.0.1 is vulnerable to SQL injection. An unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary SQL statements and leverage database functionality to write a web shell to the application web root, resulting in remote code execution.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
IBM
Operational Decision Manager
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operational_decision_manager:9.6.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operational_decision_manager:9.5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operational_decision_manager:8.11.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operational_decision_manager:8.11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operational_decision_manager:8.12.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:operational_decision_manager:9.5.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18658 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Operational Decision Manager affecting multiple versions including 8.11.0.1 through 9.6.0.0. The flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to inject and execute arbitrary SQL statements. Exploitation can lead to leveraging database functionality to write a web shell into the application web root directory, resulting in remote code execution on the affected system.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands with high privileges, leading to full compromise of the affected system through remote code execution. This can result in complete loss of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the application and underlying infrastructure.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the affected application and monitor for suspicious activity related to SQL injection attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-03T13:15:01.738Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9af170acd9273b49dd5944
Added to database: 09/04/2026, 16:27:28 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 23:48:47 UTC
Last updated: 10/18/2026, 06:48:16 UTC
Views: 69
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