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 broken object-level authorization.
Published: 2026-11-07
Score: 7.7 High
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Sensitive information disclosure via broken object‑level authorization
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is broken object‑level authorization in IBM API Connect, allowing a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information. This is a CWE-863 insecure direct object reference flaw. The flaw exists in IBM API Connect versions 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.12 and 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2, as stated in the description.

Affected Systems

Affect IBM API Connect versions 10.0.8.0 to 10.0.8.12 and 12.1.0.0 to 12.1.1.2.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 7.7 indicates high risk. The EPSS score is not available, so exploitation probability is unknown. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV, indicating no publicly disclosed exploit yet. Based on the description, the likely attack vector is inferred to be an authenticated attacker sending API requests that bypass protected objects; no privilege escalation beyond existing credentials is required. This flaw is a CWE-863 insecure direct object reference.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 7, 2026 at 07:22 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 IBM API Connect to version 12.1.1.3 or the equivalent 10.0.8.13 as recommended by IBM.
  • Re‑implement or tighten object‑level authorization policies to enforce least privilege, ensuring that users can only access objects they have explicit rights for.
  • Monitor system logs for unusual access patterns and adjust network or firewall rules to limit exposure of management endpoints to trusted hosts only.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 7, 2026 at 07:22 UTC.

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History

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

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 broken object-level authorization.
Title Multiple Vulnerabilities in IBM API Connect
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm api Connect
Weaknesses CWE-863
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': 7.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

Subscriptions

Ibm Api Connect
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-07T04:34:05.511Z

Reserved: 2026-07-25T04:02:31.523Z

Link: CVE-2026-17378

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-07T05:18:51.370

Modified: 2026-11-07T05:18:51.513

Link: CVE-2026-17378

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-07T07:30:14Z

Weaknesses