CVE-2026-78406: CWE-502 Deserialization of Untrusted Data in IBM Security Verify Access
Description
CVE-2026-78406 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Security Verify Access and IBM Verify Identity Access that affects versions 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and 11.0 through 11.0.3. It involves deserialization of untrusted data, which could allow a remote unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
IBM
Security Verify Access
IBM
Verify Identity Access
IBM
Security Verify Access Container
IBM
Verify Identity Access Container
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Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-502) in IBM Security Verify Access 10.0 to 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0 to 11.0.3 allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the deserialization of untrusted data. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable system, potentially leading to full system compromise with complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or remediation information is provided in the available data. 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
- 2026-08-24T14:22:42.606Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac808d42cdf04f65634c933
Added to database: 10/08/2026, 21:19:16 UTC
Last enriched: 10/08/2026, 21:33:14 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 21:34:39 UTC
Views: 11
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