CVE-2026-8861: CWE-209 Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information in IBM Verify Identity Access
IBM Security Verify could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-8861 is a vulnerability in IBM Verify Identity Access version 11.0 where detailed error messages returned in the browser expose sensitive information. This information disclosure vulnerability (CWE-209) can be exploited remotely without authentication, potentially assisting attackers in crafting further attacks against the system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), with an attack vector of network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to confidentiality loss.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely obtain sensitive information from detailed error messages returned by the IBM Verify Identity Access application. This information disclosure does not directly impact integrity or availability but may facilitate subsequent attacks by revealing internal system details.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time. Users should monitor IBM's advisories for updates and consider restricting error message verbosity in the application configuration if possible.
CVE-2026-8861: CWE-209 Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information in IBM Verify Identity Access
Description
IBM Security Verify could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:verify_identity_access:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:verify_identity_access:11.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:verify_identity_access:11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_verify_access:10.0.9.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8861 is a vulnerability in IBM Verify Identity Access version 11.0 where detailed error messages returned in the browser expose sensitive information. This information disclosure vulnerability (CWE-209) can be exploited remotely without authentication, potentially assisting attackers in crafting further attacks against the system. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.3 (medium), with an attack vector of network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to confidentiality loss.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely obtain sensitive information from detailed error messages returned by the IBM Verify Identity Access application. This information disclosure does not directly impact integrity or availability but may facilitate subsequent attacks by revealing internal system details.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary workaround has been documented at this time. Users should monitor IBM's advisories for updates and consider restricting error message verbosity in the application configuration if possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-18T18:50:49.014Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a5b5eb32d1edb114c7fb4dd
Added to database: 07/18/2026, 11:08:35 UTC
Last enriched: 07/18/2026, 11:56:33 UTC
Last updated: 07/18/2026, 13:34:59 UTC
Views: 2
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