IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation could allow a remote attacker to bypass authorization and invoke restricted endpoints due to improper… (CVE-2026-12758)
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation could allow a remote attacker to bypass authorization and invoke restricted endpoints due to improper validation of HTTP headers.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-12758 describes an authorization bypass vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation. The flaw arises from improper validation of HTTP headers, which could allow a remote attacker with low privileges to access restricted endpoints that should otherwise be protected. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity. No specific affected versions or patches are documented in the provided information.
Potential Impact
An attacker with some privileges could bypass authorization checks and invoke restricted endpoints, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or modification of data. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, monitor for unusual access patterns and restrict privileges where possible. Follow vendor instructions once published.
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation could allow a remote attacker to bypass authorization and invoke restricted endpoints due to improper… (CVE-2026-12758)
Description
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation could allow a remote attacker to bypass authorization and invoke restricted endpoints due to improper validation of HTTP headers.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-12758 describes an authorization bypass vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation. The flaw arises from improper validation of HTTP headers, which could allow a remote attacker with low privileges to access restricted endpoints that should otherwise be protected. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.4 (medium), reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, no user interaction, and partial impact on confidentiality and integrity. No specific affected versions or patches are documented in the provided information.
Potential Impact
An attacker with some privileges could bypass authorization checks and invoke restricted endpoints, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive information or modification of data. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, monitor for unusual access patterns and restrict privileges where possible. Follow vendor instructions once published.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-v72p-h53q-g7f7
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-12758"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8a16155bf5e2cf5f3b718
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 01:37:37 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:41:12 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 05:01:22 UTC
Views: 3
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