CVE-2026-19620: CWE-288 Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel in IBM Planning Analytics
Description
CVE-2026-19620 is a high-severity authentication bypass vulnerability in IBM Planning Analytics versions 2.0 and 2.1. It allows a remote attacker with low privileges to gain unauthorized administrative access due to improper authentication mechanisms.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
IBM
Planning Analytics
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:planning_analytics:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:planning_analytics:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
IBM Planning Analytics versions 2.0 and 2.1 contain an authentication bypass vulnerability (CWE-288) that could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized administrative access. The vulnerability arises from improper authentication, enabling attackers to bypass normal authentication controls via an alternate path or channel. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker with low privileges to remotely gain unauthorized administrative access, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected IBM Planning Analytics system.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation information is currently provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-12T14:22:50.324Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acd67662cdf04f656e3f850
Added to database: 10/12/2026, 23:04:06 UTC
Last enriched: 10/12/2026, 23:18:24 UTC
Last updated: 10/12/2026, 23:18:24 UTC
Views: 4
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