# CVE-2026-13292: IBM MQ Managed File Transfer is affected by an arbitrary code execution vulnerability

Affects the Managed File Transfer component of IBM MQ 9.2.0.0-9.2.0.44, 9.3.0.0-9.3.0.42, 9.4.0.0-9.4.5.1 and 10.0.0.0-10.0.0.5. Listed fix: 9.2.0.46.

- Also known as: EUVD-2026-117067
- Severity: CVSS 8.8 (High), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/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-2026-13292 is not in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog. No public exploit code is tracked. It is rated CVSS 8.8 (high) and affects MQ; fixed in 9.2.0.46.

## Summary

IBM MQ Managed File Transfer is affected by a vulnerability that lets an attacker execute arbitrary code by injecting malicious environment variables through transfer request metadata. The attacker can reach it remotely over the network, but must first log in with low-privilege 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 by injecting malicious environment variables through transfer request metadata.

## 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-2026-13292 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-2026-13292

### What does this mean?

The flaw lets an authenticated user run arbitrary code by injecting malicious environment variables through transfer request metadata in IBM MQ Managed File Transfer.

Source: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294641

### Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-13292?

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-2026-13292

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

Only the Managed File Transfer component of the listed IBM MQ versions is affected: 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. To check a installation, run the dspmqver command to see the MQ version and confirm whether the Managed File Transfer component is installed.

Source: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294641

### How do I fix CVE-2026-13292?

Apply cumulative security update 9.2.0.46, which is the fix listed in the advisory. The facts give no fixed version for the other affected branches.

Source: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294641

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## References

- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294641

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