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Vulnerability · Published Oct 19, 2026 · Assigned by ibm

CVE-2026-105453IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Unix Improper Privilege Management

High 8.4

In plain English

A high-severity privilege mismanagement in Sterling Connect Direct for Unix from IBM. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.1% (higher than 2% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.4High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.1%top 97.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official description

IBM Sterling Connect Direct for Unix 6.3.0.0 through 6.3.0.7 and 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.0.6 could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges due to improper privilege management.

Affected products (as reported)

VendorProductVersions
IBM Sterling Connect Direct for Unix 6.3.0.0 – through 6.3.0.76.4.0.0 – through 6.4.0.6

Weakness: CWE-269 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

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