Description
IBM App Connect Enterprise 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.8.2, and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.30 could allow a remote attacker to inject arbitrary HTML due to improper output neutralization.
Published: 2026-11-08
Score: 5.4 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Cross‑Site Scripting (XSS) via HTML injection
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

IBM App Connect Enterprise is vulnerable to improper output neutralization that permits a remote attacker to inject arbitrary HTML into the Web User Interface and Administration REST API. This flaw can enable cross‑site scripting, which may allow an attacker to steal session data, deface the application, or phish credentials from legitimate users. The vulnerability does not by itself grant code execution but can be leveraged to compromise confidentiality, integrity, or user authentication. The weakness is identified as CWE‑79.

Affected Systems

IBM App Connect Enterprise versions 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.30 and 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.8.2 are affected. The applicable fix is APAR IT50120, released in Fix Pack 12.0.12.31 or 13.0.9.0.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.4 indicates a moderate severity. EPSS data is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. The likely attack vector is remote, via the exposed Web UI or REST API with no authentication requirements specified in the description. The risk is amplified if the application runs with elevated privileges or is exposed to the public Internet.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 8, 2026 at 19:54 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability/vulnerabilities now by applying the appropriate fix to IBM App Connect Enterprise Affected Product(s)Version(s)APARRemediation / FixesIBM App Connect Enterprise13.0.1.0 - 13.0.8.2IT50120 The APAR (IT50120) is available from IBM App Connect Enterprise v13- Fix Pack Release 13.0.9.0 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/download-ibm-app-connect-enterprise-13090 IBM App Connect Enterprise12.0.1.0 - 12.0.12.30IT50120 The APAR (IT50120) is available from IBM App Connect Enterprise v12- Fix Pack Release 12.0.12.31 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/download-ibm-app-connect-enterprise-1201231-fix-pack


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply IBM App Connect Enterprise APAR IT50120 from the 12.0.12.31 or 13.0.9.0 fix pack release.
  • Restart the App Connect Enterprise server to ensure the patch takes effect.
  • Run a quick security test by attempting to inject benign HTML into the UI to confirm the vulnerability is no longer exploitable.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 8, 2026 at 19:54 UTC.

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History

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Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM App Connect Enterprise 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.8.2, and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.30 could allow a remote attacker to inject arbitrary HTML due to improper output neutralization.
Title IBM App Connect Enterprise web user interface and Administration REST API are vulnerable to html injection
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm app Connect Enterprise
Weaknesses CWE-79
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise:12.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise:12.0.12.30:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise:13.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise:13.0.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm app Connect Enterprise
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Ibm App Connect Enterprise
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-08T17:53:44.114Z

Reserved: 2026-07-29T05:53:55.219Z

Link: CVE-2026-18196

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-08T18:17:03.870

Modified: 2026-11-08T18:17:03.980

Link: CVE-2026-18196

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-11-08T20:00:15Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')