CVE-2026-93888: ibm sterling connect direct for unix Stack-based Buffer Overflow
CVSS: 7.8v3.1HighReceived
Published 20-10-2026Last modified 20-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-93888 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Stack-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability in ibm sterling connect direct for unix.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
Not scored
0%100%
No EPSS score yetKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 20-10-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
Description
IBM Sterling Connect Direct for Unix 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.0.6 and 6.3.0.0 through 6.3.0.7 apnotify utility is vulnerable to a code injection due to insufficient validation of user input.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
No EPSS score has been published for this record yet.
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm1 product
- sterling connect direct for unix≥ 6.4.0.0, ≤ 6.4.0.6 | ≥ 6.3.0.0, ≤ 6.3.0.7
1 vendor · 1 product