CVE-2026-3602: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in IBM App Connect Enterprise
IBM App Connect Enterprise 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.7.2, and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.26 and IBM Integration Bus for z/OS 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.0.7 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could socially engineer a user into accidentally creating files they may not be aware of.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-3602 affects IBM App Connect Enterprise and IBM Integration Bus for z/OS within specified versions. The vulnerability involves external control of file name or path (CWE-73), enabling a remote attacker to trick a user into creating files unknowingly. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires local access with high attack complexity, no privileges, and user interaction, impacting integrity but not confidentiality or availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to influence file creation on the affected system by socially engineering a user. This may lead to unauthorized modification or insertion of files, impacting the integrity of the system. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. Exploitation requires user interaction and local access, limiting the attack scope.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should be cautious of social engineering attempts that could lead to unintended file creation. No official remediation or temporary fixes have been published by IBM at this time.
CVE-2026-3602: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in IBM App Connect Enterprise
Description
IBM App Connect Enterprise 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.7.2, and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.26 and IBM Integration Bus for z/OS 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.0.7 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could socially engineer a user into accidentally creating files they may not be aware of.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.7medium
Affected software
pkg:maven/com.ibm/integration_bus_for_zoscpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise:13.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise:13.0.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise:12.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise:12.0.12.26:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus_for_zos:10.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:integration_bus_for_zos:10.1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-3602 affects IBM App Connect Enterprise and IBM Integration Bus for z/OS within specified versions. The vulnerability involves external control of file name or path (CWE-73), enabling a remote attacker to trick a user into creating files unknowingly. The CVSS vector indicates the attack requires local access with high attack complexity, no privileges, and user interaction, impacting integrity but not confidentiality or availability. There is no vendor advisory or patch information available at this time.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to influence file creation on the affected system by socially engineering a user. This may lead to unauthorized modification or insertion of files, impacting the integrity of the system. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. Exploitation requires user interaction and local access, limiting the attack scope.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, users should be cautious of social engineering attempts that could lead to unintended file creation. No official remediation or temporary fixes have been published by IBM at this time.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-05T14:48:57.881Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a441ac027e9c7971948ab62
Added to database: 06/30/2026, 19:36:32 UTC
Last enriched: 07/20/2026, 18:02:07 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 12:41:09 UTC
Views: 113
Community Reviews
0 reviewsCrowdsource mitigation strategies, share intel context, and vote on the most helpful responses. Sign in to add your voice and help keep defenders ahead.
Want to contribute mitigation steps or threat intel context? Sign in or create an account to join the community discussion.
Actions
Updates to AI analysis require Pro Console access. Upgrade inside Console → Billing.
Need more coverage?
Upgrade to Pro Console for AI refresh and higher limits.
For incident response and remediation, OffSeq services can help resolve threats faster.
Latest Threats
Check if your credentials are on the dark web
Instant breach scanning across billions of leaked records. Free tier available.