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CVE-2026-16107 IBM CVE debrief

IBM TS4500 CLI tool vulnerability allows sensitive information disclosure via man-in-the-middle techniques due to improper TLS certificate validation. The vulnerability affects IBM TS4500 CLI tool versions 0.1.31 through 1.12.0.0. Defenders and administrators should assess exposure and prioritize remediation based on the CVE record and NVD entry. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-28T20:17:23.200Z and has not been modified since then. The IBM PSIRT page may offer additional details.

Vendor
IBM
Product
TS4500 CLI tool
CVSS
MEDIUM 5.9
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-07-28
Original CVE updated
2026-10-23
Advisory published
2026-07-28
Advisory updated
2026-10-23

Who should care

Defenders and administrators using IBM TS4500 CLI tool versions 0.1.31 through 1.12.0.0 should assess exposure and prioritize remediation based on the CVE record and NVD entry. They should verify TLS certificate validation, review compensating controls for exposed systems, and monitor for potential man-in-the-middle attacks.

Why it matters

CVE-2026-16107 allows sensitive information disclosure via man-in-the-middle techniques due to improper TLS certificate validation in IBM TS4500 CLI tool versions 0.1.31 through 1.12.0.0. Defenders and administrators should assess exposure, prioritize remediation, and verify TLS certificate validation.

  • Sensitive information disclosure via man-in-the-middle techniques
  • Potential for eavesdropping and tampering with data
  • Need for verification of TLS certificate validation in IBM TS4500 CLI tool
  • Remediation priority for affected versions

Technical summary

The IBM TS4500 CLI tool versions 0.1.31 through 1.12.0.0 do not properly validate TLS certificates, allowing for potential man-in-the-middle attacks and sensitive information disclosure. The vulnerability affects IBM TS4500 CLI tool deployments, and defenders should verify TLS certificate validation, assess exposure, and prioritize remediation based on the CVE record and NVD entry.

Defensive priority

Verify TLS certificate validation in IBM TS4500 CLI tool versions 0.1.31 through 1.12.0.0 and assess exposure.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify TLS certificate validation in IBM TS4500 CLI tool versions 0.1.31 through 1.12.0.0
  • Assess exposure and prioritize remediation
  • Monitor for potential man-in-the-middle attacks

Evidence notes

The CVE record and NVD entry provide limited information about the vulnerability. IBM's PSIRT page may offer additional details. The vulnerability allows sensitive information disclosure via man-in-the-middle techniques due to improper TLS certificate validation in IBM TS4500 CLI tool versions 0.1.31 through 1.12.0.0. Defenders and administrators should verify TLS certificate validation, assess exposure, and prioritize remediation. The CVE record was published on 2026-07-28T20:17:23.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-16107 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-16107

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-16107 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-16107

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.