CVE-2026-19290 IBM Sterling File Gateway is Vulnerable to Improper Access Control
Remote attackers can obtain sensitive information from IBM Sterling File Gateway due to improper access control mechanisms.
- 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-2026-19290?
CVE-2026-19290 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in IBM Sterling File Gateway, published on 14 Sep 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM Sterling File Gateway 6.2.0.0 through 6.2.0.6_1, 6.2.1.0 - 6.2.1.2, 6.2.2.0 - 6.2.2.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper access control.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-19290?
How do I fix CVE-2026-19290?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-19290 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-19290 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-19290 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-94f8-33jr-325g.