PatchTheCVECVE-2026-76587: IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 and 2.1 are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds
CVE-2026-76587 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting affected software. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 and 2.1 are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. An attacker could overflow the buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Why this priority
- High severity
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 8.8 (High) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.6% (top 52%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-121 |
| Published | 2026-10-20 |
| Last modified | 2026-10-23 |
Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Exact fixes by distribution
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-2026-76587?
No fixed release is listed yet. Watch the vendor advisory and apply any mitigation shown on this page.
Is CVE-2026-76587 being exploited?
CVE-2026-76587 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-2026-76587 affect?
CVE-2026-76587 affects affected software. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 and 2.1 are vulnerable to a stack-based buffer overflow, caused by improper bounds checking. An attacker could overflow the buffer and execute arbitrary code on the system.
How urgent is CVE-2026-76587?
Priority 43/100. High severity