CVE-2026-2862: CWE-444 Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling') in IBM Verify Identity Access Container
CVE-2026-2862 is a medium severity vulnerability in IBM Verify Identity Access Container and IBM Security Verify Access versions 10. 0 through 11. 0. 2. It involves an inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests by a reverse proxy, classified as CWE-444 HTTP Request/Response Smuggling. This inconsistency could allow a remote attacker to access sensitive information without requiring authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability, only confidentiality to a limited extent. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or remediation information is currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Verify Identity Access Container versions 11.0 through 11.0.2 and IBM Security Verify Access versions 10.0 through 10.0.9.1 contain a vulnerability (CVE-2026-2862) due to inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests by a reverse proxy component. This HTTP Request/Response Smuggling issue (CWE-444) can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss; integrity and availability are unaffected. No patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to access sensitive information due to inconsistent HTTP request handling by a reverse proxy in affected IBM products. The confidentiality impact is limited, with no effect on integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or workaround information is provided, users should monitor IBM's security advisories for updates. No specific mitigation steps are documented at this time.
CVE-2026-2862: CWE-444 Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling') in IBM Verify Identity Access Container
Description
CVE-2026-2862 is a medium severity vulnerability in IBM Verify Identity Access Container and IBM Security Verify Access versions 10. 0 through 11. 0. 2. It involves an inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests by a reverse proxy, classified as CWE-444 HTTP Request/Response Smuggling. This inconsistency could allow a remote attacker to access sensitive information without requiring authentication or user interaction. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability, only confidentiality to a limited extent. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no official patch or remediation information is currently provided.
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Technical Analysis
IBM Verify Identity Access Container versions 11.0 through 11.0.2 and IBM Security Verify Access versions 10.0 through 10.0.9.1 contain a vulnerability (CVE-2026-2862) due to inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests by a reverse proxy component. This HTTP Request/Response Smuggling issue (CWE-444) can be exploited remotely without privileges or user interaction to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. The impact is limited to confidentiality loss; integrity and availability are unaffected. No patch or vendor advisory detailing remediation is currently available.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to access sensitive information due to inconsistent HTTP request handling by a reverse proxy in affected IBM products. The confidentiality impact is limited, with no effect on integrity or availability. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or workaround information is provided, users should monitor IBM's security advisories for updates. No specific mitigation steps are documented at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-02-20T14:15:32.610Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd8944e6bfc5ba1dfc32e2
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 9:08:20 PM
Last enriched: 4/10/2026, 12:10:15 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 7:10:40 PM
Views: 83
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