VDB-432985 · CVE-2026-81209 · GCVE-0-2026-81209

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator/Sterling File Gateway up to 6.2.1.2_1/6.2.2.1_1 information disclosure

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4.6	$5k-$25k	0.29+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and Sterling File Gateway up to 6.2.1.2_1/6.2.2.1_1. It has been rated as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code. This manipulation causes information disclosure. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2026-81209. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM Sterling B2B Integrator and Sterling File Gateway up to 6.2.1.2_1/6.2.2.1_1 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a information disclosure vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-200. The product exposes sensitive information to an actor that is not explicitly authorized to have access to that information. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator 6.2.1.0 through 6.2.1.2_1, 6.2.2.0 - 6.2.2.1_1 and IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.2.1.0 through 6.2.1.2_1, 6.2.2.0 - 6.2.2.1_1 Standard Edition could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper logging of sensitive credentials.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-81209 since 08/26/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/08/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1592 for this issue.

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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Productinfo

Type

Business Process Management Software

Vendor

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License

commercial

Website

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

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CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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CNA Base Score: 4.9
CNA Vector (ibm): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Information disclosure
CWE: CWE-200 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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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: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

08/26/2026 CVE reserved
11/08/2026 +74 days Advisory disclosed
11/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: ibm
CVE: CVE-2026-81209 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-81209
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-432985

Entryinfo

Created: 11/08/2026 20:01
Changes: 11/08/2026 20:01 (62)
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