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CVE-2026-17278VulnerabilityPublished

IBM API Connect 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to sensitive API

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Authoritative record:CVE-2026-17278· Critical 9.8

Not known to be exploited · CVSS 9.8 Critical.

Data as of 7 Nov 2026, 08:32 UTC

CVSS 3.1 base score
9.8Critical
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.

Thin evidence

One scorer or none
CVSS scores by source
CNA (ibm)CVSS 3.19.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 7 Nov 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponized: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq Mirage: no evidence on record.

    No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors

A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 6 Nov 2026.

What to do

Affected software

ProductAffectedFixed in
IBMAPI ConnectAffected
  • >=12.1.0.0 <=12.1.1.2
Fixed in–

AI-suggested

Until a fix is available, restrict network access to the affected IBM API Connect instances and monitor for unusual access patterns. Follow IBM's official advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once released.

Description

IBM API Connect versions 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 contain a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to gain unauthorized access to sensitive API catalog and runtime configuration data. This occurs due to improper authentication where client-supplied information is insufficiently verified, enabling an attacker to impersonate a trusted party.

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