Description
IBM API Connect 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to server-side request forgery.
Published: 2026-11-07
Score: 8.5 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Sensitive Data Exposure via SSRF
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a server‑side request forgery (SSRF) that allows a remote authenticated attacker to direct IBM API Connect to make arbitrary HTTP requests to internal hosts. This can expose sensitive data, such as configuration files or internal services, that should not be publicly accessible. The flaw is a classic SSRF, leveraging CWE-918.

Affected Systems

IBM API Connect version 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 are affected; these are the only releases at this time that contain the vulnerability.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.5 indicates a high severity. While the EPSS score is not publicly available, the attack requires an authenticated session, meaning it poses a significant risk to organizations where legitimate API credentials are present. The absence of the vulnerability from the CISA KEV catalog does not mean it is not exploitable; internal attackers could still leverage it to reach protected internal services. Prompt remediation is advisable.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 7, 2026 at 08:27 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading to v12.1.1.3 Fix Central Link: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7290205

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade IBM API Connect to version 12.1.1.3 or later, following the vendor's recommended patch path.
  • Restrict outbound traffic from the API Connect service to only approved upstream partners or necessary destinations to mitigate potential SSRF exploitation.
  • Continuously monitor API usage and outbound request logs for anomalous patterns that may indicate attempted exploitation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 7, 2026 at 08:27 UTC.

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History

Sat, 07 Nov 2026 04:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM API Connect 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to server-side request forgery.
Title Multiple Vulnerabilities in IBM API Connect
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm api Connect
Weaknesses CWE-918
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:12.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:12.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm api Connect
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N'}

Subscriptions

Ibm Api Connect
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-07T04:31:46.263Z

Reserved: 2026-07-24T15:32:25.120Z

Link: CVE-2026-17108

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-07T05:18:24.760

Modified: 2026-11-07T05:18:24.960

Link: CVE-2026-17108

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-07T11:15:15Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-918

    Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF)