CVE-2026-105453 IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Unix Improper Privilege Management
A local attacker can gain elevated privileges in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Unix due to improper privilege management.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-105453?
CVE-2026-105453 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Sterling Connect Direct for Unix, published on 19 Oct 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
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.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-105453?
How do I fix CVE-2026-105453?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-105453 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-105453 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-105453 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-889c-pwpc-x9cq.