Improper Authorization in IBM Netezza Appliance Allows User Password Manipulation
CVE-2026-16699

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Netezza Appliance
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-16699?

The IBM Netezza Appliance versions 11.3.0.2 Interim Fix 002 through 11.3.1.3 Interim Fix 006 are susceptible to a vulnerability that permits remote authenticated attackers to modify the passwords of other users. This issue arises from inadequate authorization checks, enabling unauthorized access to sensitive user account management functions.

Affected Version(s)

Netezza Appliance 11.3.0.2 IF2 <= 11.3.1.3 IF 6

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295200
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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