CVE-2026-78573

CRITICAL

Published Sep 10, 2026 Modified Sep 16, 2026 CWE-1392

Description

IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway 1.0.0 through 1.0.7 could allow a remote attacker to gain administrative access due to the use of default credentials.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.8

CRITICAL

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

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0039

Probability of exploitation

0.33%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-1392 CWE-1392

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
ibm	contextforge	1.0.0 — 1.0.7

References

Advisories & Patches

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7286834

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-78573? +

IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway 1.0.0 through 1.0.7 could allow a remote attacker to gain administrative access due to the use of default credentials. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2026-78573? +

CVE-2026-78573 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0039, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-78573? +

CVE-2026-78573 affects products from ibm, specifically: contextforge. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-78573? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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