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CVE-2026-16916 is a protection mechanism failure 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. A remote authenticated attacker could exploit the vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on an affected system. The specific vulnerable function and exploitation mechanism are not identified.
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A CVSS 9.1 protection mechanism failure allowing a remote attacker with existing credentials to execute arbitrary code. 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 network restrictions, segmentation, and monitoring as compensating controls.
A protection mechanism failure in IBM Security Verify Access and IBM Verify Identity Access could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
A protection mechanism failure in IBM Security Verify Access and IBM Verify Identity Access could permit remote authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code. The supplied CVSS v3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, changed scope, and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. The record was received on October 8, 2026.
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