# CVE-2026-11381

Auth. flaw in IBM MQ allows DoS or potential code execution via crafted distribution lists.

- Page: https://www.vulneraibility.com/cve/CVE-2026-11381
- CVSS: 8.8
- Known exploited: not in CISA KEV as of our last sync
- EPSS: 0.59% (percentile 48.3)
- CISA SSVC: exploitation none, automatable no, technical impact total (assessed 2026-09-18)
- Weakness: CWE-122
- Published: 2026-09-18

## Affected versions

- IBM MQ for HPE NonStop: affected >= 8.1.0 and <= 8.1.0.40

A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected.

## Impact

Authenticated attacker can send crafted message distribution lists to crash IBM MQ or achieve arbitrary code execution in the MQ server process.

## Action

Immediate action required

## Recommendation

Apply IBM's security update immediately; restrict MQ access and monitor logs.

## References

- [patch] https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7287706

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