SB2026082842 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Sterling Transformation Extender Advanced



SB2026082842 - Multiple vulnerabilities in IBM Sterling Transformation Extender Advanced

Published: August 28, 2026

Security Bulletin ID SB2026082842
CSH Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Improper privilege management (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-3621)

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

CVSSv4: 7.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability occurs when an application is deployed without authentication and authorization configured. A remote user can escalate privileges.


2) Security features bypass (CVE-ID: CVE-2026-5516)

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

CVSSv4: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]


The vulnerability allows a remote privileged attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote privileged attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.