CVE-2026-18658 IBM Operational Decision Manager for Aug 2026 - Multiple CVEs addressed
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit SQL injection to write web shells and achieve remote code execution in IBM Operational Decision Manager.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-18658?
CVE-2026-18658 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Operational Decision Manager, published on 4 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM Operational Decision Manager 9.6.0.0, 9.5.0.0, 8.11.1.0, 8.11.0.1, 8.12.0.1, 9.5.0.1, and 9.0.0.1 is vulnerable to SQL injection. An unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary SQL statements and leverage database functionality to write a web shell to the application web root, resulting in remote code execution.
Weakness: CWE-89
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-18658?
How do I fix CVE-2026-18658?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-18658 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.
Is CVE-2026-18658 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-18658 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pqx8-h6gr-6xwr.