CVE-2026-105453

High

Description

IBM Sterling Connect Direct for Unix 6.3.0.0 through 6.3.0.7 and 6.4.0.0 through 6.4.0.6 could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges due to improper privilege management.

SeverityHigh
CVSS8.4
Exploit probability—
ProductIbm Sterling Connect Direct
PublishedOct 20, 2026
First seenOct 20, 2026

How to fix

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
ibm sterling_connect_direct6.3.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 6.3.0.7, 6.4.0.0 ≤ v ≤ 6.4.0.6—

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