VDB-353503 · CVE-2026-1014 · EUVD-2026-15976

IBM InfoSphere Information Server up to 11.7.1.6 Server Response cleartext transmission

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM InfoSphere Information Server up to 11.7.1.6 and classified as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component Server Response Handler. This manipulation causes cleartext transmission. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2026-1014. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM InfoSphere Information Server up to 11.7.1.6. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Server Response Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext transmission vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-319. The product transmits sensitive or security-critical data in cleartext in a communication channel that can be sniffed by unauthorized actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM InfoSphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 is vulnerable to exposure of sensitive information via JSON server response manipulation.

It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-1014 since 01/16/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/01/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1040 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-15976). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Type

Reporting Software

Vendor

Name

InfoSphere Information Server

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.4
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 6.5
CNA Vector (ibm): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cleartext transmission
CWE: CWE-319 / CWE-310
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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0-Day Time: 🔒

Timelineinfo

01/16/2026 CVE reserved
03/25/2026 +68 days Advisory disclosed
03/25/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/01/2026 +7 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-1014 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-1014
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-353503
EUVD: 🔒

Entryinfo

Created: 03/25/2026 23:02
Updated: 04/01/2026 16:25
Changes: 03/25/2026 23:02 (65), 03/25/2026 23:39 (1), 04/01/2026 16:25 (1)
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