Remote Code Execution Flaw in IBM Security Verify Access and Verify Identity Access
CVE-2026-16916

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Security Verify Access
Verify Identity Access
Security Verify Access Container
Verify Identity Access Container
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-16916?

A security vulnerability exists in IBM Security Verify Access and IBM Verify Identity Access that potentially enables a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. This arises from a failure in the protection mechanism, which could lead to significant security risks if exploited. Users of affected versions should apply available patches to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Security Verify Access 10.0 <= 10.0.9.2

Security Verify Access Container 10.0 <= 10.0.9.2

Verify Identity Access 11.0 <= 11.0.3

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7291628
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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