Remote Administration Access Vulnerability in IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway
CVE-2026-78573

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Contextforge Mcp Gateway
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-78573?

The IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway versions 1.0.0 through 1.0.7 contain a vulnerability that could permit an unauthorized remote attacker to gain administrative access by exploiting the use of default credentials. This flaw underscores the importance of changing default settings to enhance security measures. IBM has provided recommendations and patches to address this vulnerability, urging users to secure their systems against potential attacks.

Affected Version(s)

ContextForge MCP Gateway 1.0.0 <= 1.0.7

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7286834
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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