CVE-2026-12354: IBM MQ Resource Adapter IVT message-driven bean is vulnerable to remote code execution via JNDI injection
IBM MQ 9.1.0.0 through 9.1.0.37 LTS, 9.2.0.0 through 9.2.0.43 LTS, 9.3.0.0 through 9.3.0.41 LTS, 9.3.0.0 through 9.3.5.1 CD, 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.0.25 LTS, 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.5.1 CD, and 10.0.0.0 could allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the application server due to improper validation of JNDI names in the Resource Adapter Installation Verification Test application.
Other sources
IBM MQ could allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the application server due to improper validation of JNDI names in the Resource Adapter Installation Verification Test application.
— IBM
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
IBM MQ 9.1 LTSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.1.0.38 - Upgrade
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IBM MQ 9.2 LTSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.2.0.44 - Upgrade
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IBM MQ 9.3 LTSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.3.0.42 - Upgrade
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IBM MQ 9.4 LTSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 9.4.0.26 - Upgrade
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IBM MQ 10.0to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.0.0.5 - Compensating control
If you cannot upgrade immediately, account for Known Issue DT473753 related to this IBM MQ Resource Adapter IVT JNDI injection vulnerability while you remediate.
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
Which IBM MQ releases are in scope?
Affected releases are 9.1.0.0 through 9.1.0.37 LTS, 9.2.0.0 through 9.2.0.43 LTS, 9.3.0.0 through 9.3.0.41 LTS, 9.3.0.0 through 9.3.5.1 CD, 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.0.25 LTS, 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.5.1 CD, and 10.0.0.0.
What access and conditions does an attacker need?
The attacker must be authenticated and have network access. The CVSS vector indicates low required privileges, no user interaction, and high attack complexity.