# CVE-2026-13292: IBM MQ Managed File Transfer arbitrary code execution via environment variables

Source: https://junglewise.ai/threats/cve-2026-13292-ibm-mq-9-2-0-0-through-9-2-0-44-lts-9-3-0-0-through-9-3-0-42-lts  
Publisher: Junglewise Threat Intelligence, https://junglewise.ai/threats  
Published: 2026-11-04. Updated: 2026-11-04  
License: CC BY 4.0 with a link back

CVE-2026-13292 · Severity: high · CVSS 8.8 · Published 2026-11-04

IBM MQ Managed File Transfer is a component that handles secure file transfers across enterprise messaging systems. An authenticated attacker can inject malicious environment variables through transfer request metadata to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, potentially leading to complete system compromise including data theft, modification, and service disruption.

Technologies: [IBM Mq](https://junglewise.ai/threats/technologies/mq). Vendors: [IBM](https://junglewise.ai/threats/vendors/ibm).

## Quick answers

**Is CVE-2026-13292 exploited in the wild?** No. Junglewise Threat Intelligence has no report of CVE-2026-13292 being exploited in the wild.

**How severe is CVE-2026-13292?** High severity, with a CVSS score of 8.8, published 4 November 2026.

**Which products and versions are affected?** 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, 10.0.0.0 to 10.0.0.5 LTS and CD.

**Is there a fix for CVE-2026-13292?** Yes: fixed in IBM MQ 9.2.0.46 LTS, 9.3.0.43 LTS, 9.4.0.30 LTS, 10.0.0.6 LTS, 10.0.1.0 CD. Junglewise finds every place you run it, drafts the upgrade and applies it once you approve.

**How is CVE-2026-13292 attacked?** It is attacked over the network.

**Am I affected by CVE-2026-13292?** Check whether you run IBM Mq at an affected version. Junglewise does that check for you around the clock: connect your code, cloud and domains, and it matches new vulnerabilities like this one against what you actually run and tells you when one reaches you.

## How to fix

- Fixed in IBM MQ 9.2.0.46 LTS, 9.3.0.43 LTS, 9.4.0.30 LTS, 10.0.0.6 LTS, 10.0.1.0 CD

## Technical details

IBM MQ Managed File Transfer fails to properly sanitize environment variables injected through transfer request metadata, allowing authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary code (CWE-15: External Control of System or Configuration Setting). The vulnerability requires network access and valid authentication credentials but no user interaction. An attacker gains remote code execution with the privileges of the MQ process.

## Affected products

- 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, 10.0.0.0 to 10.0.0.5 LTS and CD

## Timeline

- 2026-10-29: disclosed

## References

- [https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294641](https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7294641)

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