Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in IBM API Connect
CVE-2026-17403

9CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Api Connect
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-17403?

An exploitation vector exists in IBM API Connect versions 10.0.8.0 to 10.0.8.12 and 12.1.0.0 to 12.1.1.2 due to the presence of hard-coded credentials. This flaw could allow attackers to achieve full administrative control over affected installations, significantly compromising the security of APIs managed by the platform. Immediate attention and patching are advised to safeguard against potential exploits.

Affected Version(s)

API Connect 12.1.0.0 <= 12.1.1.2

API Connect 10.0.8.0 <= 10.0.8.12

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295635
vendor-advisorypatch
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295637
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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