PatchTheCVECVE-2026-4938: IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0 through 11.0.2 and IBM Security Verify Access 10.0 through 10.0.9.1 and IBM Ve
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CVE-2026-4938 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting security verify access, security verify access container, verify identity access. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0 through 11.0.2 and IBM Security Verify Access 10.0 through 10.0.9.1 and IBM Verify Identity Access Container 11.0 through 11.0.2 and IBM Security Verify Access Container 10.0 through 10.0.9.1 could allow an attacker with read-only privileges to make unauthorized modifications and deployments outside of their assigned permissions.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 78%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-863 |
| Published | 2026-07-17 |
| Last modified | 2026-07-30 |
Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm
Last updated 2026-07-30 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
ibm security verify access UPGRADE
Affected: >= 10.0.0 and <= 10.0.9.1
Fixed in: newer than 10.0.9.1
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy security-verify-access || rpm -q security-verify-access || security-verify-access --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.0.9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade security-verify-access
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade security-verify-access
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison security-verify-access
sudo apt install security-verify-access=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold security-verify-access
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list security-verify-access
sudo dnf downgrade security-verify-access-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add security-verify-access
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
ibm security verify access container UPGRADE
Affected: >= 10.0.0.0 and <= 10.0.9.1
Fixed in: newer than 10.0.9.1
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.0.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy security-verify-access-container || rpm -q security-verify-access-container || security-verify-access-container --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 10.0.9.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade security-verify-access-container
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade security-verify-access-container
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison security-verify-access-container
sudo apt install security-verify-access-container=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold security-verify-access-container
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list security-verify-access-container
sudo dnf downgrade security-verify-access-container-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.0.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add security-verify-access-container
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
ibm verify identity access UPGRADE
Affected: >= 11.0 and <= 11.0.2.0
Fixed in: newer than 11.0.2.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy verify-identity-access || rpm -q verify-identity-access || verify-identity-access --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 11.0.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade verify-identity-access
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade verify-identity-access
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison verify-identity-access
sudo apt install verify-identity-access=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0>
sudo apt-mark hold verify-identity-access
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list verify-identity-access
sudo dnf downgrade verify-identity-access-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add verify-identity-access
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
ibm verify identity access container UPGRADE
Affected: >= 11.0.0.0 and <= 11.0.2.0
Fixed in: newer than 11.0.2.0
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.0.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy verify-identity-access-container || rpm -q verify-identity-access-container || verify-identity-access-container --version
2. UPGRADE to newer than 11.0.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade verify-identity-access-container
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade verify-identity-access-container
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.0.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison verify-identity-access-container
sudo apt install verify-identity-access-container=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0.0.0>
sudo apt-mark hold verify-identity-access-container
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list verify-identity-access-container
sudo dnf downgrade verify-identity-access-container-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.0.0.0>
sudo dnf versionlock add verify-identity-access-container
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2026-4938?
security verify access: upgrade to newer than 10.0.9.1; security verify access container: upgrade to newer than 10.0.9.1; verify identity access: upgrade to newer than 11.0.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2026-4938 being exploited?
CVE-2026-4938 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2026-4938 affect?
CVE-2026-4938 affects security verify access, security verify access container, verify identity access. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). IBM Verify Identity Access 11.0 through 11.0.2 and IBM Security Verify Access 10.0 through 10.0.9.1 and IBM Verify Identity Access Container 11.0 through 11.0.2 and IBM Security Verify Access Container 10.0 through 10.0.9.1 could allow an a
How urgent is CVE-2026-4938?
Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
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