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 execute arbitrary code due to improper neutralization of special elements in an OS command.
Published: 2026-11-07
Score: 9.8 Critical
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Remote Code Execution
Action: Immediate Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is an OS command injection flaw that arises when special characters are not properly neutralized within command strings. An attacker can supply crafted input that is executed by the underlying operating system, allowing arbitrary code execution on the host. This is a high‑impact Remote Code Execution flaw and aligns with CWE‑78, indicating improper handling of system commands.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects IBM API Connect product lines. The affected releases include IBM API Connect 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.12 and IBM API Connect 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2. Users running any of these versions in an environment should verify their deployment and plan for version updates.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS base score of 9.8 classifies the vulnerability as critical. EPSS data is not available, and the flaw is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, but the OS command injection capability can be exercised remotely via API calls or web interfaces. An attacker with network access to the vulnerable endpoint is likely able to trigger the flaw, resulting in arbitrary code execution. The risk remains high and immediate remediation is recommended.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 7, 2026 at 07:49 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 10.0.8.13 as recommended by IBM.
  • Apply the specific security fix released by IBM for the affected versions through Fix Central.
  • If an upgrade is not immediately possible, block or disable externally exposed API endpoints that accept untrusted input until the upgrade can be performed.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 7, 2026 at 07:49 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 execute arbitrary code due to improper neutralization of special elements in an OS command.
Title Multiple Vulnerabilities in IBM API Connect
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm api Connect
Weaknesses CWE-78
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': 9.8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Subscriptions

Ibm Api Connect
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-07T04:34:32.925Z

Reserved: 2026-07-25T05:12:16.907Z

Link: CVE-2026-17408

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No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-07T05:18:57.917

Modified: 2026-11-07T05:18:58.107

Link: CVE-2026-17408

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-07T08:15:02Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-78

    Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')