Server-Side Request Forgery in IBM Application Gateway Operator
CVE-2026-17617

8.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Application Gateway Operator
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 August 2026

What is CVE-2026-17617?

The IBM Application Gateway Operator, versions 22.2 through 26.06, is susceptible to a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) attack. This vulnerability arises from the insufficient validation of URLs specified in custom resources, potentially allowing attackers to send unauthorized requests from the server. Such exploitation might enable attackers to interact with internal services or access sensitive data that would otherwise be inaccessible. Users are advised to review their configurations and apply necessary patches as per IBM's advisory.

Affected Version(s)

Application Gateway Operator 22.2.0 <= 26.06

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7282296
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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