CVE-2026-5065 IBM Controller is affected by vulnerabilities

High 8.8 Published Updated

IBM Controller contains hard-coded credentials allowing attackers to bypass authentication and access sensitive data or internal systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-5065?

CVE-2026-5065 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Controller, published on 27 May 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Controller 11.0.1, 11.1.0, 11.1.1, and 11.1.2 contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.

Weakness: CWE-798

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-5065?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Controller.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5065?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-5065 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-5065 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-5065 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ww96-hf4g-fqcq.

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