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CVE-2026-105453

IBM Sterling Connect:Direct for Unix Improper Privilege Management

IBM Sterling Connect Direct for UnixOperating systems
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CVSS
8.4High
ExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.09%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 0% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Published19 Oct 2026Updated 21 Oct 2026CVE List

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

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.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 2

  • Sterling Connect Direct for Unixaffected: 6.3.0.0 through 6.3.0.7CVE List
  • Sterling Connect Direct for Unixaffected: 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.0.6CVE List

References 1