CVE-2026-17133: IBM App Connect Enterprise Toolkit is vulnerable to arbitrary code execution due to multiple CVEs

Published Sep 7, 2026
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Updated

IBM App Connect Enterprise 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.8.0, and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.27 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

Other sources

IBM App Connect Enterprise could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an OS command.

IBM

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
IBM App Connect Enterprise>=13.0.1.0<=13.0.8.0, >=12.0.1.0<=12.0.12.27
IBM App Connect Enterprise<=13.0.1.0 - 13.0.8.0
IBM App Connect Enterprise<=12.0.1.0 - 12.0.12.27

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM App Connect Enterprise to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.0.8.1Patch IT49855
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM App Connect Enterprise to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.0.12.28Patch IT49855

Event History

Sep 7, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:41 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:41 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Which deployments are affected?

Affected versions are IBM App Connect Enterprise 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.8.0 and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.27. The issue is identified in the App Connect Enterprise Toolkit.

2

Does exploitation require remote access or authentication?

The vector is local and privileges are not required according to the provided severity vector. Exploitation does require user interaction.

3

What could a successful attacker do?

A local attacker could execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper neutralization of special elements in an OS command. The severity vector indicates potential high impacts to confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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