IBM Bob 2.0.3 allows unauthorized extensions to retrieve session tokens via the authentication provider API. The token is exposed in the account identifier field during account enumeration, without requiring explicit user consent. This may allow malicious extensions to access sensitive session information and potentially perform unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.
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Fixes

Solution

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading to the latest IBM Bob to V 2.0.4 https://internal.bob.ibm.com/docs/ide/getting-started/install#download-ibm-bob-1 We recommend reviewing the documentation for guidance on installing  IBM Bob IDE https://internal.bob.ibm.com/docs/ide


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History

Fri, 13 Nov 2026 22:00:00 +0000

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Description IBM Bob 2.0.3 allows unauthorized extensions to retrieve session tokens via the authentication provider API. The token is exposed in the account identifier field during account enumeration, without requiring explicit user consent. This may allow malicious extensions to access sensitive session information and potentially perform unauthorized actions on behalf of the user.
Title IBM Bob is vulnerable to unauthorized session token exposure due to improper handling of authentication provider session information
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm bob
Weaknesses CWE-200
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bob:2.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm bob
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 3.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-13T21:51:23.679Z

Reserved: 2026-04-03T21:10:16.398Z

Link: CVE-2026-5514

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-13T22:17:25.283

Modified: 2026-11-13T22:17:25.397

Link: CVE-2026-5514

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