IBM InfoSphere Information Server up to 11.7.1.6 xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IBM InfoSphere Information Server up to 11.7.1.6. This vulnerability affects unknown code. Such manipulation leads to xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2026-1567. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in IBM InfoSphere Information Server up to 11.7.1.6. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 An XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in IBM InfoSphere Information Server could allow attackers to retrieve sensitive information from the server.

The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-1567 since 01/28/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/07/2026).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 301276 (IBM InfoSphere 11.7.0.x <= 11.7.1.6 XXE Information Disclosure (7259630)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (301276). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.9

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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NVD Base Score: 7.5
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CNA Base Score: 7.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 301276
Nessus Name: IBM InfoSphere 11.7.0.x <= 11.7.1.6 XXE Information Disclosure (7259630)

Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

01/28/2026 CVE reserved
03/04/2026 +35 days Advisory disclosed
03/04/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/07/2026 +3 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-1567 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-1567
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-348626

Entryinfo

Created: 03/04/2026 04:32
Updated: 03/07/2026 17:12
Changes: 03/04/2026 04:32 (64), 03/06/2026 03:19 (11), 03/07/2026 17:12 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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