Description
IBM API Connect 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.12 and 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper authorization. Authorization checks are not applied when certain organization URLs are resolved, which could allow access to information belonging to others.
Published: 2026-11-07
Score: 6.4 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Information Disclosure
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

IBM API Connect instances in the affected ranges allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information belonging to other organizations because authorization checks are omitted when certain organization URLs are resolved. The flaw is a classic authorization bypass, classified as CWE‑639, and can lead to a confidentiality breach with moderate severity. The CVSS score of 6.4 reflects the potential for unauthorized data disclosure but limits the impact to information rather than system compromise.

Affected Systems

The vulnerability applies to IBM API Connect 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.12 and 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2. Users running any of these releases should verify their installation version and ensure they are not operating a vulnerable instance.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.4 indicates moderate risk, and the EPSS score is not available, suggesting no known exploitation traffic yet. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV, and there are no publicly documented exploits. The likely attack vector requires a legitimate authenticated session and the ability to resolve organization URLs; an attacker with these prerequisites can read data from another organization. Given the absence of active exploitation, the risk remains moderate, but the potential impact on confidentiality warrants prompt action.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 7, 2026 at 07:20 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 IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading to 10.0.8.13Fix Central Link: https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/selectFixes?parent=ibm%7EWebSphere&product=ibm/WebSphere/IBM+API+Connect&release=10.0.8.12&platform=All&function=all


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade the IBM API Connect installation to v12.1.1.3 (for 12.x) or to v10.0.8.13 (for 10.x) using the IBM Fix Central links provided.
  • Apply the latest update exactly as directed by IBM Fix Central to ensure that all pending patches and authorization checks are in place.
  • Re‑match any custom routing or proxy rules to enforce strict role‑based access controls on organization URL resolution, ensuring that authorization checks cannot be bypassed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 7, 2026 at 07:20 UTC.

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History

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Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM API Connect 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.12 and 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper authorization. Authorization checks are not applied when certain organization URLs are resolved, which could allow access to information belonging to others.
Title Multiple Vulnerabilities in IBM API Connect
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm api Connect
Weaknesses CWE-639
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:10.0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:10.0.8.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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': 6.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-07T04:32:22.511Z

Reserved: 2026-07-24T20:49:48.912Z

Link: CVE-2026-17236

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No data.

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-07T05:18:32.070

Modified: 2026-11-07T05:18:32.207

Link: CVE-2026-17236

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-07T10:30:11Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-639

    Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key