Hard-coded Credential Vulnerability in IBM Controller Products
CVE-2026-5065

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Controller
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 May 2026

What is CVE-2026-5065?

IBM Controller versions 11.0.1, 11.1.0, 11.1.1, and 11.1.2 include hard-coded credentials, affecting inbound authentication and outbound communications. This flaw can potentially allow unauthorized access and compromise sensitive internal data. Organizations using these versions should prioritize security assessments and apply necessary patches to mitigate risks associated with this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Controller 11.0.1 <= 26.0.0.5

Controller 11.1.0

Controller 11.1.1

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273004
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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