IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway 1.0.0-1.0.11 Auth DoS (slug normalization)
CVE-2026-18484 Published on November 8, 2026
IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway is affected by a denial-of-service via tool name collision through slug normalization
IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway 1.0.0 through 1.0.11 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to cause a denial of service due to improper slug normalization causing tool name collisions.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-18484 is exploitable with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have no impact on confidentiality and integrity, and a high impact on availability.
Weakness Type
Use of Incorrectly-Resolved Name or Reference
The software uses a name or reference to access a resource, but the name/reference resolves to a resource that is outside of the intended control sphere.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-18484
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Affected Versions
IBM ContextForge MCP Gateway:- Version 1.0.0, <= 1.0.11 is affected.