CVE-2026-75792: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy versions 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.1.2 contain an improper authorization vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to bypass client-side authorization controls and view administrative user interface components. This vulnerability does not allow modification or denial of service but exposes potentially sensitive UI elements. The issue is classified as CWE-285 and has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 4.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-75792 is an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy versions 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.1.2. The flaw allows a remote attacker with valid authentication to bypass client-side authorization mechanisms and view administrative user interface components that should be restricted. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality beyond UI visibility, nor does it affect integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no vendor patch or advisory details are provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to view administrative UI components that should be restricted, potentially exposing sensitive interface elements. There is no indication of further impact such as data modification, privilege escalation, or denial of service. The confidentiality impact is limited to information disclosure of UI components only.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict authenticated user access to trusted personnel only and monitor for unusual access patterns. Avoid relying solely on client-side authorization controls for sensitive UI components.
CVE-2026-75792: CWE-285 Improper Authorization in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy
Description
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy versions 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.1.2 contain an improper authorization vulnerability that allows a remote authenticated attacker to bypass client-side authorization controls and view administrative user interface components. This vulnerability does not allow modification or denial of service but exposes potentially sensitive UI elements. The issue is classified as CWE-285 and has a medium severity with a CVSS score of 4.3.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Affected software
IBM
Sterling Secure Proxy
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:6.2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:sterling_secure_proxy:6.2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-75792 is an improper authorization vulnerability (CWE-285) in IBM Sterling Secure Proxy versions 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.1.2. The flaw allows a remote attacker with valid authentication to bypass client-side authorization mechanisms and view administrative user interface components that should be restricted. The vulnerability does not impact confidentiality beyond UI visibility, nor does it affect integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no vendor patch or advisory details are provided in the input data.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an authenticated attacker to view administrative UI components that should be restricted, potentially exposing sensitive interface elements. There is no indication of further impact such as data modification, privilege escalation, or denial of service. The confidentiality impact is limited to information disclosure of UI components only.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict authenticated user access to trusted personnel only and monitor for unusual access patterns. Avoid relying solely on client-side authorization controls for sensitive UI components.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-18T07:26:14.065Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa860ee55bf5e2cf59d2110
Added to database: 09/14/2026, 21:02:38 UTC
Last enriched: 09/14/2026, 22:21:47 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 04:16:42 UTC
Views: 7
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