CVE-2026-9764 (GCVE-0-2026-9764)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-11-08 18:48 – Updated: 2026-11-09 21:12
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
IBM Bob is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution due to improper control of workspace-defined MCP server execution
Summary
IBM Bob 1.0.4 through 2.0.1 could allow a remote attacker to inject arbitrary code on the system, due to the improper control of user input code.
Severity
8.8 (High)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-11-09 21:12 UTC
CWE
- CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')
Assigner
ibm
CNA
References
1 reference
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7291535 | vendor-advisorypatch |
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