# CVE-2026-118904: IBM webMethods Integration Server is affected by vulnerabilty in backup code validation during 2FA Authentication.

Only IBM webMethods Integration Server 12.1 with two-factor authentication using backup codes is covered. CVSS scores it 8.1 High, and no vendor rating is given. Fixed in IS_12.1_Core_Fix1.

- Severity: CVSS 8.1 (High), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Exposure: Specific setups only
- Fixed in: IS_12.1_Core_Fix1
- Published: 2026-11-08 · Updated: 2026-11-08

CVE-2026-118904 is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. No public exploit code is tracked. It is rated CVSS 8.1 (high) and affects webMethods Integration Server; fixed in IS_12.1_Core_Fix1.

## Summary

IBM webMethods Integration Server has a flaw in how it checks backup codes during two-factor authentication, which could let an attacker bypass security restrictions. An attacker can exploit this remotely over the network with low-privilege login credentials and no user interaction.

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

## Affected

- IBM webMethods Integration Server: 12.1

## Description

IBM webMethods Integration Server 12.1 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper authentication.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on IBM webMethods Integration Server, upgrade to a fixed version (IS_12.1_Core_Fix1) per the references below.
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## FAQ

### Is CVE-2026-118904 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-2026-118904

### What does this mean?

Backup codes used for two-factor authentication are not validated correctly. This improper authentication can let a remote authenticated user bypass security restrictions.

Source: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295306

### Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-118904?

webMethods Integration Server: version 12.1.

Source: https://cve.now/CVE-2026-118904

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

Affects IBM webMethods Integration Server 12.1 where two-factor authentication using backup codes is in use. Check the installed Integration Server version and whether backup codes are enabled for 2FA.

Source: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295306

### How do I fix CVE-2026-118904?

Upgrade to IS_12.1_Core_Fix1 or later, the fix version listed for this issue.

Source: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295306

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## References

- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295306

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