SB2026060827 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services

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SB2026060827 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Sterling Connect:Direct Web Services

Published: June 8, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026060827
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Adjecent network
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Improper validation of certificate with host mismatch (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-40971)

CWE-ID: CWE-297 - Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to disclose sensitive information, modify data, or cause a denial of service.

The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation in RabbitMQ auto-configuration when connecting to the RabbitMQ broker using an SSL bundle. A remote attacker can present a crafted certificate to disclose sensitive information, modify data, or cause a denial of service.


2) Improper validation of certificate with host mismatch (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-40974)

CWE-ID: CWE-297 - Improper Validation of Certificate with Host Mismatch

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green


The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data in transit.

The vulnerability exists due to improper certificate validation in Cassandra SSL auto-configuration when establishing an SSL connection to Cassandra. A remote attacker can intercept a connection on the local network to compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of data in transit.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References