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 attacker to obtain sensitive information from the connected LDAP directory due to LDAP injection. Input is not properly neutralized in directory lookups, which could cause queries to return additional data.
Published: 2026-11-07
Score: 5.3 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Sensitive Information Disclosure via LDAP Injection
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

IBM API Connect versions 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.12 and 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 contain a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to perform LDAP injection. The input used in directory lookups is not properly neutralized, enabling the attacker to force queries that return additional data from the connected LDAP directory. This results in the disclosure of sensitive information and is classified under CWE‑90.

Affected Systems

The affected product is IBM API Connect, specifically all releases from 10.0.8.0 to 10.0.8.12 and from 12.1.0.0 to 12.1.1.2. These versions can be identified by their corresponding CPE names for IBM:api_connect with the listed version ranges.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates moderate risk, and the EPSS score is not available, so the probability of exploitation is uncertain. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA’s KEV catalog. The likely attack vector is through remote submission of crafted LDAP queries, requiring the attacker to have network access to the API Connect instance. Once executed, it can read sensitive directory data but does not grant code execution or full system compromise.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 7, 2026 at 07:55 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

  • Update IBM API Connect to v12.1.1.3 (or the corresponding 10.0.8.13 release) using the Fix Central instructions provided by IBM.
  • Configure API Connect to enforce strict input validation on all LDAP query parameters, rejecting any payload that could alter the query logic.
  • If an update cannot be performed immediately, temporarily disable or restrict LDAP directory access from untrusted sources until the patch is applied.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 7, 2026 at 07:55 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 attacker to obtain sensitive information from the connected LDAP directory due to LDAP injection. Input is not properly neutralized in directory lookups, which could cause queries to return additional data.
Title Multiple Vulnerabilities in IBM API Connect
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm api Connect
Weaknesses CWE-90
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': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-07T04:34:14.533Z

Reserved: 2026-07-25T04:28:54.221Z

Link: CVE-2026-17389

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-07T05:18:53.460

Modified: 2026-11-07T05:18:53.640

Link: CVE-2026-17389

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Updated: 2026-11-07T08:00:24Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-90

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an LDAP Query ('LDAP Injection')