# CVE-2026-11724: IBM MQ Managed File Transfer is affected by an arbitrary code execution vulnerability

Affects the IBM MQ Managed File Transfer component on several IBM MQ 9.2, 9.3, 9.4 and 10.0 releases. Cumulative security update 9.2.0.46 is the listed fix.

- Also known as: EUVD-2026-117074
- Severity: CVSS 8.5 (High), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/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-2026-11724 is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. No public exploit code is tracked. It is rated CVSS 8.5 (high) and affects MQ; fixed in 9.2.0.46.

## Summary

IBM MQ Managed File Transfer is affected by a flaw that lets an authenticated attacker run arbitrary code on a Managed File Transfer agent host. The attacker can reach it remotely over the network, but needs low-privilege login credentials.

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 a Managed File Transfer agent host due to improper validation of metadata used during script execution.

## 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-2026-11724 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-2026-11724

### What does this mean?

An authenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on a Managed File Transfer agent host. The flaw is in the Managed File Transfer component of IBM MQ.

Source: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294503

### Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-11724?

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-2026-11724

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

Only installations with the Managed File Transfer component are affected. Affected versions are IBM MQ 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. Check the installed MQ version and whether the Managed File Transfer component is installed.

Source: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294503

### How do I fix CVE-2026-11724?

Apply cumulative security update 9.2.0.46, the fix listed by IBM.

Source: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294503

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## References

- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294503

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