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 describes an information disclosure vulnerability in IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0. The issue arises because detailed technical error messages containing sensitive information are returned to the user's browser. This exposure could provide attackers with information useful for subsequent attacks. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-209. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor at this time, and there are no known exploits in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information through error messages displayed in the browser. While it does not directly impact integrity or availability, the confidentiality impact is low to moderate as the disclosed information could facilitate further attacks against the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider configuring the system to suppress detailed error messages in user-facing responses to avoid information leakage.
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 describes an information disclosure vulnerability in IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0. The issue arises because detailed technical error messages containing sensitive information are returned to the user's browser. This exposure could provide attackers with information useful for subsequent attacks. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-209. No official patch or remediation level has been provided by the vendor at this time, and there are no known exploits in the wild.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information through error messages displayed in the browser. While it does not directly impact integrity or availability, the confidentiality impact is low to moderate as the disclosed information could facilitate further attacks against the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider configuring the system to suppress detailed error messages in user-facing responses to avoid information leakage.
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: 07/25/2026, 22:43:31 UTC
Last updated: 08/31/2026, 22:52:14 UTC
Views: 61
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