CVE-2026-16823 is an improper-authentication vulnerability affecting IBM Security Verify Access versions 10.0 through 10.0.9.2 and IBM Verify Identity Access versions 11.0 through 11.0.3, including their container variants. A remote attacker can bypass authentication and security restrictions without logging in. The affected functions and the resources accessible after exploitation are not specified.
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Critical authentication bypass vulnerability exploitable remotely without authentication. The bulletin does not clarify which functions or data become accessible. IBM reports no indications of exploitation. Fixed releases are IBM Verify Identity Access v11.0.3.1 and IBM Security Verify Access v10.0.9.3; updated container downloads are also available.
A CVSS 9.1 improper authentication vulnerability allowing remote attackers to bypass security restrictions and access protected resources. Affected releases are Security Verify Access 10.0–10.0.9.2 and Verify Identity Access 11.0–11.0.3, including Container variants. Fixed releases are 10.0.9.3 and 11.0.3.1, with corresponding Container updates. The article reports no public exploits or known active exploitation. IBM documents no workarounds; the publication recommends restricting network exposure, segmentation, and authentication-event monitoring.
An improper authentication vulnerability in IBM Security Verify Access and IBM Verify Identity Access could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.
An improper authentication vulnerability in IBM Security Verify Access and IBM Verify Identity Access permits remote attackers to bypass security restrictions. The supplied CVSS v3.1 vector indicates low-complexity network exploitation requiring neither privileges nor user interaction, with high confidentiality and integrity impacts and no availability impact.
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