CVE-2026-13285: IBM MQ Managed File Transfer is vulnerable to XML external entity injection
Awaiting analysis
Published 14-09-2026Last modified 18-09-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-13285 is a high (CVSS 7.1) vulnerability in ibm mq. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 31.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.1/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.39%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedNot listed by any tracked catalog.
RansomwareNot flaggedNo ransomware use recorded.
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 14-09-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 18-09-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM MQ is vulnerable to an XML external entity injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.1Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:LSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.1HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:L
EPSS trend
Probability
0.39%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
31%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 0.39% on 22-09-2026
22-09-202622-10-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
Not in the ENISA CNW catalog.
Not in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- mq≥ 9.1.0.0, ≤ 9.1.0.37 LTS | ≥ 9.2.0.0, ≤ 9.2.0.43 LTS | ≥ 9.3.0.0, ≤ 9.3.0.41 LTS | ≥ 9.3.0.0, ≤ 9.3.5.1 CD | ≥ 9.4.0.0, ≤ 9.4.0.25 LTS | ≥ 9.4.0.0, ≤ 9.4.5.1 CD | 10.0.0.0
1 vendor · 1 product