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CVE-2026-75878

9.1 CRITICAL

Published 2026-09-18 · Updated 2026-09-22

AI risk analysis

Summary
This flaw allows a remote attacker to bypass authentication by exploiting an unvalidated SSO header, gaining full access to the system.
Exploitability
Exploitation is relatively straightforward given the unvalidated SSO header, requiring the attacker to craft a specific request.
Blast radius
If exploited, this could result in unauthorized access to sensitive data and full control over the IBM Sterling File Gateway system.
Detection
No reliable host or network indicator is derivable from the published description.
Prioritized remediation
Disable the affected SSO feature or restrict access to the SSO endpoint.
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NVD description

IBM Sterling File Gateway could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and obtain a fully authenticated session due to improper authentication via an unvalidated SSO header.

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Weaknesses

CWE-287

All references

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