CVE-2026-17428: Multiple Vulnerabilities in IBM API Connect

Q: Which deployments are affected?

Affected versions are IBM API Connect 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.12 and 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2.

Q: Does exploitation require authentication?

Yes. The issue is described as exploitable by a remote authenticated attacker, so an attacker needs valid authenticated access before attempting to access another party's information.

Q: What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?

An attacker may obtain sensitive information belonging to other users or entities by supplying request URL values that are insufficiently verified during authorization decisions.

Published Nov 5, 2026

Updated

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 improper authorization. Values supplied in the request URL are used in authorization decisions without sufficient verification, which could allow access to information belonging to others.

Other sources

IBM API Connect could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper authorization. Values supplied in the request URL are used in authorization decisions without sufficient verification, which could allow access to information belonging to others.

— IBM

Affected Software

1 affected component

IBM API Connect<=V10.0.8.0 - V10.0.8.12

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

Upgrade
Upgrade IBM API Connect to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 10.0.8.13
Upgrade
Upgrade IBM API Connect to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 12.1.1.3

Event History

Nov 5, 2026

CVE Published

via IBM·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via IBM·12:00 AM

DescriptionAffected Software

Nov 7, 2026

CVE Published

via MITRE·04:34 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·04:34 AM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·05:18 AM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

IBM-7295637

Frequently Asked Questions

Which deployments are affected?

Affected versions are IBM API Connect 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.12 and 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2.

Does exploitation require authentication?

Yes. The issue is described as exploitable by a remote authenticated attacker, so an attacker needs valid authenticated access before attempting to access another party's information.

What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?

An attacker may obtain sensitive information belonging to other users or entities by supplying request URL values that are insufficiently verified during authorization decisions.

CVE-2026-17428: Multiple Vulnerabilities in IBM API Connect

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Affected Software

Remediation

Event History

Parent advisories

Frequently Asked Questions

Which deployments are affected?

Does exploitation require authentication?

What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which deployments are affected?

Does exploitation require authentication?

What is the likely impact of successful exploitation?