CVE-2026-11918
IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway is affected by security filter bypass via nested payload structures
Description
IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway <= v1.0.4 IBM mcp-context-forge could allow an authenticated user to bypass protection mechanisms due to incomplete recursive inspection of nested payload content.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 15, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 15, 2026, 6:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway to the latest version.
- Apply vendor patches or updates.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-11918.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7285720 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-11918 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification
(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-11918
weaknesses.
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway <= v1.0.4 IBM mcp-context-forge could allow an authenticated user to bypass protection mechanisms due to incomplete recursive inspection of nested payload content. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-184 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/11xxx/CVE-2026-11918.json">CVE-2026-11918</a> Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7285720