Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in IBM Security Verify Access & Identity Access
CVE-2026-78401

9.8CRITICAL

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-2026-78401?

A vulnerability in IBM Security Verify Access and IBM Verify Identity Access allows remote unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code on the affected systems. This is due to the deserialization of untrusted data, which could lead to exploitation of the system. Organizations should apply the necessary updates and patches provided by IBM to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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