CVE-2026-19290: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in IBM Sterling File Gateway
IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.6_1, 6.2.1.0 - 6.2.1.2, 6.2.2.0 - 6.2.2.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper access control.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-284 (Improper Access Control), affects IBM Sterling File Gateway versions 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.6_1, 6.2.1.0 to 6.2.1.2, and 6.2.2.0 to 6.2.2.1. It allows a remote attacker to access sensitive information due to insufficient access control mechanisms. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed, resulting in high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information from the affected IBM Sterling File Gateway versions. The confidentiality of data is compromised, but there is no impact on integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict network access to the affected systems and monitor for unusual access attempts as a precaution.
CVE-2026-19290: CWE-284 Improper Access Control in IBM Sterling File Gateway
Description
IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.6_1, 6.2.1.0 - 6.2.1.2, 6.2.2.0 - 6.2.2.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper access control.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.5high
Affected software
IBM
Sterling File Gateway
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:6.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_file_gateway:6.2.0.6_1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability, identified as CWE-284 (Improper Access Control), affects IBM Sterling File Gateway versions 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.6_1, 6.2.1.0 to 6.2.1.2, and 6.2.2.0 to 6.2.2.1. It allows a remote attacker to access sensitive information due to insufficient access control mechanisms. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.5, reflecting a network attack vector with low complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed, resulting in high confidentiality impact but no integrity or availability impact.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information from the affected IBM Sterling File Gateway versions. The confidentiality of data is compromised, but there is no impact on integrity or availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict network access to the affected systems and monitor for unusual access attempts as a precaution.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-07T15:39:48.997Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860ee55bf5e2cf59d210d
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:38 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 21:16:39 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:42:01 UTC
Views: 57
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