# CVE-2026-10859: IBM MQ XMS .NET client is affected by an arbitrary code execution vulnerability

Affects the .NET messaging component (XMS .NET client) of IBM MQ 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 and 10.0 releases up to the last affected builds listed. Fixed by cumulative security update 9.2.0.46.

- Also known as: EUVD-2026-117076
- Severity: CVSS 7.5 (High), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Exposure: Specific setups only
- Fixed in: 9.2.0.46
- Published: 2026-11-04 · Updated: 2026-11-04

CVE-2026-10859 is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. No public exploit code is tracked. It is rated CVSS 7.5 (high) and affects MQ; fixed in 9.2.0.46.

## Summary

IBM MQ XMS .NET client, a component used by consumer applications, is affected by an arbitrary code execution flaw caused by insecure deserialization of ObjectMessage payloads. An attacker with low-privilege login can reach it remotely over the network, and no user action is needed, to run arbitrary code on the consuming application.

Model-written summary (anthropic/claude-haiku-5.5). Verify details against the original sources.

## Affected

- IBM MQ: from 9.2.0.0, through 9.2.0.44; from 9.3.0.0, through 9.3.0.42; from 9.4.0.0, through 9.4.0.26; from 9.4.0.0, through 9.4.5.1; from 10.0.0.0, through 10.0.0.5

## Description

IBM MQ 9.2.0.0 through 9.2.0.44 LTS, 9.3.0.0 through 9.3.0.42 LTS, 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.0.26 LTS, 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.5.1 CD, and 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.0.5 LTS and CD could allow an authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on consumer applications due to insecure deserialization of ObjectMessage payloads.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on IBM MQ, upgrade to a fixed version (9.2.0.46) per the references below.
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## FAQ

### Is CVE-2026-10859 being exploited?

It is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, and CISA's SSVC assessment does not mark exploitation as active. That does not mean it has not been attacked: vendors and researchers can report attacks before CISA lists them. No public exploit code is tracked.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-10859

### What does this mean?

An authenticated attacker could execute arbitrary code on consumer applications that use the affected .NET messaging component of IBM MQ.

Source: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294664

### Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-10859?

MQ: from 9.2.0.0 through 9.2.0.44; from 9.3.0.0 through 9.3.0.42; from 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.0.26; from 9.4.0.0 through 9.4.5.1; from 10.0.0.0 through 10.0.0.5.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-10859

### Am I affected, and how do I check?

Affected IBM MQ versions are 9.2.0.0 to 9.2.0.44 LTS, 9.3.0.0 to 9.3.0.42 LTS, 9.4.0.0 to 9.4.0.26 LTS, 9.4.0.0 to 9.4.5.1 CD, and 10.0.0.0 to 10.0.0.5 LTS and CD, for installs that include the XMS .NET client component. Check the installed IBM MQ version and whether the .NET messaging component is installed.

Source: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294664

### How do I fix CVE-2026-10859?

Apply cumulative security update 9.2.0.46.

Source: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294664

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## References

- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294664

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