Description
IBM Enterprise Build of Quarkus 3.27.1 through 3.27.5, and 3.33.1 through 3.33.3 could allow an attacker to bypass authorization by manipulating URL query parameters due to incorrect mapping of values to untrusted query string input.
Published: 2026-09-08
Score: 7.4 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized Access
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A flaw has been discovered in the IBM Enterprise Build of Quarkus. By manipulating URL query parameters, a remote attacker can cause the application to incorrectly map those parameters to untrusted input, enabling the attacker to bypass authorization checks and gain unauthorized access to protected resources. The weakness aligns with CWE-551 and CWE-639, representing an Authorization Bypass through User-Controlled Key and an improper handling of untrusted input.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability affects the IBM Enterprise Build of Quarkus. Versions 3.27.1 through 3.27.5 and 3.33.1 through 3.33.3 are affected. Any deployment of these versions may be vulnerable until a fix is released.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.4 indicates a high severity. The absence of an EPSS score and KEV listing makes the exploitation probability uncertain. However, the flaw permits remote authorization bypass, which is significant because it allows an attacker to access any protected resource without credentials. Attackers can trigger the vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request with a specially formed query string. Until a patch is applied, the project remains at risk for unauthorized access.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 9, 2026 at 10:23 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

The issues are addressed in IBM Enterprise Build of Quarkus 3.27.5.SP1 and 3.33.3.SP1. To update your project to IBM Enterprise Build of Quarkus 3.27.5.SP1 or 3.33.3.SP1, follow the instructions in the product documentation https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/quarkus/3.27.x .


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade to a version of the IBM Enterprise Build of Quarkus that contains the fix for the authorization bypass.
  • If an upgrade is not immediately possible, modify the application to parse query strings separately from request headers and enforce strict authorization checks before granting access.
  • Monitor HTTP traffic for anomalous query parameters that could be attempting to override request headers and block or log such requests.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 9, 2026 at 10:23 UTC.

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History

Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A flaw was found in quarkus-spring-web. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the URL query string. The system incorrectly reads the URL query string as a request header, which can lead to an authorization bypass, allowing unauthorized access to resources. IBM Enterprise Build of Quarkus 3.27.1 through 3.27.5, and 3.33.1 through 3.33.3 could allow an attacker to bypass authorization by manipulating URL query parameters due to incorrect mapping of values to untrusted query string input.
Title quarkus-spring-web: quarkus-spring-web: Authorization bypass via URL query string manipulation IBM Enterprise Build of Quarkus is affected by multiple vulnerabilities
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm enterprise Build Of Quarkus
Weaknesses CWE-639
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:enterprise_build_of_quarkus:3.27.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:enterprise_build_of_quarkus:3.27.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:enterprise_build_of_quarkus:3.33.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:enterprise_build_of_quarkus:3.33.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm enterprise Build Of Quarkus
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N'}


Thu, 03 Sep 2026 09:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Quarkus
Quarkus quarkus-spring-web
Vendors & Products Quarkus
Quarkus quarkus-spring-web

Tue, 01 Sep 2026 12:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description A flaw was found in quarkus-spring-web. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability by manipulating the URL query string. The system incorrectly reads the URL query string as a request header, which can lead to an authorization bypass, allowing unauthorized access to resources.
Title quarkus-spring-web: quarkus-spring-web: Authorization bypass via URL query string manipulation
Weaknesses CWE-551
References
Metrics threat_severity

None

threat_severity

Important


Subscriptions

Ibm Enterprise Build Of Quarkus
Quarkus Quarkus-spring-web
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-09T13:27:49.159Z

Reserved: 2026-08-12T17:38:20.473Z

Link: CVE-2026-19651

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-09-09T13:27:46.547Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-09-08T21:17:06.777

Modified: 2026-09-09T15:41:55.983

Link: CVE-2026-19651

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Important

Publid Date: 2026-08-31T11:29:32Z

Links: CVE-2026-19651 - Bugzilla

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-09T10:30:09Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-551

    Incorrect Behavior Order: Authorization Before Parsing and Canonicalization

  • CWE-639

    Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key