IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.10.x/14.10/15.0 SQL Interface sq_sgkprepare length input validation

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9.9$5k-$25k0.93+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.10.x/14.10/15.0 and classified as very critical. This affects the function sq_sgkprepare of the component SQL Interface. Such manipulation of the argument length leads to input validation. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2026-13361. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Informix Dynamic Server 12.10.x/14.10/15.0. It has been rated as very critical. Affected by this issue is the function sq_sgkprepare of the component SQL Interface. The manipulation of the argument length with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM Informix oninit sq_sgkprepare RCE via unchecked SQL Interface length field.

The advisory is shared for download at ibm.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-13361 since 06/25/2026. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 08/12/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 9.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.9

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Timelineinfo

06/25/2026 CVE reserved
08/12/2026 +48 days Advisory disclosed
08/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
08/12/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-13361 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-13361
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-389204

Entryinfo

Created: 08/12/2026 22:01
Changes: 08/12/2026 22:01 (56)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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