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CVE-2026-8861: CWE-209 Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information in IBM Verify Identity Access

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-8861cvecve-2026-8861cwe-209
Published: 07/17/2026 (07/17/2026, 18:54:36 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: IBM
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Affected software

Affected versions
11.0
CPE configurations (12)
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/18/2026, 11:56:33 UTC

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.

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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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