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IBM App Connect Enterprise 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.8.0, and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.27 could allow a local attacker to execute arbitrary code due to… (CVE-2026-17133)

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Published: 09/14/2026 (09/14/2026, 21:31:44 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

IBM App Connect Enterprise versions 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.8.0 and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.27 contain a vulnerability that allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code. This is due to improper neutralization of special elements used in operating system commands, which could lead to command injection. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.8.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.8high

Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected software

Affected versions
>=12.0.1.0 <=12.0.12.27>=13.0.1.0 <=13.0.8.0

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/15/2026, 01:59:07 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-17133 affects IBM App Connect Enterprise versions 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.8.0 and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.27. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements in OS commands, enabling a local attacker to execute arbitrary code. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access with low complexity, no privileges, and user interaction, impacting confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a high level.

Potential Impact

A local attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system running IBM App Connect Enterprise. This could allow unauthorized actions and system control by the attacker.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch links or vendor advisories are provided, users should monitor IBM's official security advisories for updates. In the meantime, restrict local access to trusted users only and consider applying any available workarounds recommended by IBM.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-gghq-hpvc-v3rx
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-17133"]
Database Specific Severity
HIGH
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa8a1c755bf5e2cf5f3e8e0

Added to database: 09/15/2026, 01:39:19 UTC

Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:59:07 UTC

Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:23 UTC

Views: 2

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