{"dataType":"CVE_RECORD","dataVersion":"5.2","cveMetadata":{"cveId":"CVE-2026-9764","assignerOrgId":"9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522","state":"PUBLISHED","assignerShortName":"ibm","dateReserved":"2026-05-27T18:55:55.317Z","datePublished":"2026-11-08T18:48:35.920Z","dateUpdated":"2026-11-08T18:49:02.573Z"},"containers":{"cna":{"providerMetadata":{"orgId":"9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522","shortName":"ibm","dateUpdated":"2026-11-08T18:49:02.573Z"},"title":"IBM Bob is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution due to improper control of workspace-defined MCP server execution","problemTypes":[{"descriptions":[{"lang":"en","cweId":"CWE-94","description":"CWE-94 Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')","type":"CWE"}]}],"affected":[{"vendor":"IBM","product":"Bob Shell","versions":[{"status":"affected","version":"1.0.4","lessThanOrEqual":"2.0.1","versionType":"semver"}],"cpes":["cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bob:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*","cpe:2.3:a:ibm:bob:2.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*"]}],"descriptions":[{"lang":"en","value":"IBM Bob 1.0.4 through 2.0.1 could allow a remote attacker to inject arbitrary code on the system, due to the improper control of user input code.","supportingMedia":[{"type":"text/html","base64":false,"value":"<p>IBM Bob 1.0.4 through 2.0.1 could allow a remote attacker to inject arbitrary code on the system, due to the improper control of user input code.</p>"}]}],"references":[{"url":"https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7291535","tags":["vendor-advisory","patch"]}],"metrics":[{"format":"CVSS","scenarios":[{"lang":"en","value":"GENERAL"}],"cvssV3_1":{"version":"3.1","attackVector":"NETWORK","attackComplexity":"LOW","privilegesRequired":"NONE","userInteraction":"REQUIRED","scope":"UNCHANGED","confidentialityImpact":"HIGH","integrityImpact":"HIGH","availabilityImpact":"HIGH","baseSeverity":"HIGH","baseScore":8.8,"vectorString":"CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H"}}],"workarounds":[{"lang":"en","value":"Until an upgrade can be applied, IBM recommends the following precautions:\n\nOnly use IBM Bob Shell with trusted repositories and trusted code sources.\n\nAvoid opening repositories obtained from unknown or untrusted parties.\n\nReview repository contents and configuration before use in shared or public environments.\n\nFollow organizational security practices for validating and approving source code repositories.\n\n\n\nNote: These mitigations reduce exposure but do not fully address the vulnerability. IBM recommends upgrading to IBM Bob Shell version 2.0.2 or later as the preferred remediation.","supportingMedia":[{"type":"text/html","base64":false,"value":"<div><p>Until an upgrade can be applied, IBM recommends the following precautions:</p><div>Only use IBM Bob Shell with trusted repositories and trusted code sources.</div><div>Avoid opening repositories obtained from unknown or untrusted parties.</div><div>Review repository contents and configuration before use in shared or public environments.</div><div>Follow organizational security practices for validating and approving source code repositories.</div><div></div><div><div>Note: These mitigations reduce exposure but do not fully address the vulnerability. IBM recommends upgrading to IBM Bob Shell version 2.0.2 or later as the preferred remediation.</div></div></div>"}]}],"solutions":[{"lang":"en","value":"IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading to  IBM Bob Shell V 2.0.2 or the later https://bob.ibm.com/docs/shell .\n\n\n\nWe recommend reviewing the documentation for guidance on installing  IBM Bob https://bob.ibm.com/docs/ide/getting-started/install .","supportingMedia":[{"type":"text/html","base64":false,"value":"<p>IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading to <a href=\"https://bob.ibm.com/docs/shell\" rel=\"nofollow\">IBM Bob Shell V 2.0.2 or the later</a>.</p><p>We recommend reviewing the documentation for guidance on installing <a href=\"https://bob.ibm.com/docs/ide/getting-started/install\" rel=\"nofollow\">IBM Bob</a>.</p>"}]}]}}}