CVE-2026-78415
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy is vulnerable to multiple issues
Description
IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.1.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform UI spoofing and phishing attacks due to improper neutralization of user-supplied HTML markup.
INFO
Published Date :
Sept. 14, 2026, 9:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Sept. 16, 2026, 7:24 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update IBM Sterling Secure Proxy to the latest version.
- Apply all available security patches from the vendor.
- Review and sanitize user-supplied HTML input.
- Implement input validation for all user data.
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-2026-78415.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7287369 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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weaknesses.
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CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Sep. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-78415', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'partial'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-09-15T17:24:13.080037Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Sep. 14, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description IBM Sterling Secure Proxy 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.1.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to perform UI spoofing and phishing attacks due to improper neutralization of user-supplied HTML markup. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/78xxx/CVE-2026-78415.json">CVE-2026-78415</a> Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7287369