Is CVE-2026-2485 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-2485 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-2485 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-2485 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-2485?

CVE-2026-2485 has a CVSS score of 4.8 (MEDIUM).

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MEDIUM

CVE-2026-2485

CWE-79Published: March 25, 2026· Updated: Mar 26, 2026

4.8

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:6.7th

Official Description

IBM Infosphere Information Server 11.7.0.0 through 11.7.1.6 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows a privileged user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-2485 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability

Attack VectorNetwork

Attack ComplexityLow

Privileges Req.High

User InteractionRequired

ScopeChanged

Impact

ConfidentialityLow

IntegrityLow

AvailabilityNone

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

IBM2 products

infosphere information serveraix

Linux1 product

linux kernel

Microsoft1 product

windows

Source: NVD CPE · 4 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time

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Security advisories & exploits

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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttps://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7266765

News & Research Mentioning CVE-2026-2485

Siemens RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Devices

CISA Alerts· Mar 12, 2026

View CSAF Summary Fortinet has published information on vulnerabilities in FORTIOS. This advisory lists the related Siemens Industrial products. Siemens has released a new version for RUGGEDCOM APE1808 and recommends to update to the latest version. The following versions of Siemens RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Devices are affected: RUGGEDCOM APE1808 vers:all/*, vers:all/* (CVE-2026-24858, CVE-2025-55018, CVE-2025-62439, CVE-2025-64157) CVSS Vendor Equipment Vulnerabilities v3 9.8 Siemens Siemens RUGGEDCOM APE1808 Devices Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling'), Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel, Use of Externally-Controlled Format String, Authentication Bypass Using an Alternate Path or Channel [xlite_meta score:73 src:CISA Alerts xlite_fp:b9220c4bab7ee5932dbbf3e739a11368c0838b3e9fa506c4ec7c77ccd726205c]