Vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak System

CVE-2026-3161

IBM Cloud Pak System 2.3.6.0, and 2.3.6.1 uses weaker than expected cryptographic algorithms that could allow an attacker to decrypt highly sensitive information.

Vulnerability class: POODLE (CVE-2014-3566)

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.9 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-3161?
CVE-2026-3161 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak System, classified under Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm. CVSS score: 5.9/10. Published 2026-10-19.
How severe is CVE-2026-3161?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.9 out of 10.