CVE-2026-78407: Vulnerability in IBM Security Verify Access
Description
IBM Security Verify Access versions 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access versions 11.0 through 11.0.3 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw allows an authenticated user to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the web user interface, potentially altering its intended functionality and leading to credential disclosure within a trusted session. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.4.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Affected software
IBM
Security Verify Access
IBM
Verify Identity Access
IBM
Security Verify Access Container
IBM
Verify Identity Access Container
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-78407 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting IBM Security Verify Access 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0 through 11.0.3. An authenticated user can embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the web UI, which may alter intended functionality and potentially disclose credentials within a trusted session. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, user interaction, and partial confidentiality and integrity impact with no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An authenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the web UI, potentially leading to unauthorized disclosure of credentials within a trusted session. This could compromise user accounts and session integrity but does not affect system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to web UI interactions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-24T14:27:43.308Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac808d42cdf04f65634c934
Added to database: 10/08/2026, 21:19:16 UTC
Last enriched: 10/08/2026, 21:33:57 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 21:34:39 UTC
Views: 8
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