CVE-2026-17442: CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in IBM App Connect Enterprise
Description
IBM App Connect Enterprise 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.8.1, and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.28 and IBM Integration Bus for z/OS 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.0.7 could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information due to credentials being written to trace logs in cleartext.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.1medium
Affected software
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17442 describes a vulnerability in IBM App Connect Enterprise and IBM Integration Bus for z/OS where credentials are exposed in cleartext within trace logs. This exposure could be exploited by a local attacker to access sensitive information. The affected versions include IBM App Connect Enterprise 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.8.1, 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.28, and IBM Integration Bus for z/OS 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.0.7. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-532 (Information Exposure Through Log Files).
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local attackers to obtain sensitive credential information by accessing trace logs where such credentials are stored in cleartext. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect integrity or availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.1 (medium severity), reflecting the local attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to systems and logs to trusted administrators only to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive trace logs containing credentials.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-9cqm-q2hj-45r7
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-17442"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a9c2652acd9273b49fca26f
Added to database: 09/05/2026, 14:25:22 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 12:53:32 UTC
Last updated: 10/19/2026, 06:48:15 UTC
Views: 27
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