Description
IBM API Connect 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to modify application API subscriptions due to broken object-level authorization.
Published: 2026-11-07
Score: 7.1 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Unauthorized Modification of API Subscriptions
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

IBM API Connect versions from 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 contain a broken object‑level authorization flaw that allows a remote, authenticated attacker to modify application API subscriptions. Because the attacker can alter subscription details, they can change usage limits, billing structures, and potentially gain unauthorized access to protected API traffic, impacting data integrity and service availability.

Affected Systems

This vulnerability affects IBM API Connect version 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2. Users of IBM API Connect should verify whether they run any of these affected builds.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.1 places this vulnerability in the high‑severity range. EPSS information is not available, so the likelihood of exploitation cannot be quantified. It is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, indicating no documented widespread exploitation yet. However, the attack requires a valid authenticated session, meaning privileged users or compromised credentials are necessary. Once authenticated, the attacker can adjust subscription settings, representing a significant risk to the configuration and billing structure of the API environment.

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

  • Apply the official IBM patch by upgrading IBM API Connect to version 12.1.1.3 as recommended by IBM.
  • Verify that only privileged users can modify API subscription settings and enforce least privilege after the upgrade.
  • If an immediate upgrade is not possible, temporarily disable subscription modification functionality for non‑administrator users or enforce stricter role‑based access controls until the patch can be applied.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 7, 2026 at 07:07 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 modify application API subscriptions due to broken object-level authorization.
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: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': 7.1, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-07T04:33:03.193Z

Reserved: 2026-07-25T01:26:33.032Z

Link: CVE-2026-17311

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-07T05:18:39.780

Modified: 2026-11-07T05:18:39.920

Link: CVE-2026-17311

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-07T12:00:15Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-639

    Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key