CVE-2026-17085
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CVE-2026-17085 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM API Connect 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.12 and 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper handling of case sensitivity. An access restriction is not applied consistently to all variations of the input, which could allow it to be circumvented and unauthorized emails to be sent.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM API Connect 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.12 and 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper handling of case sensitivity. An access restriction is not applied consistently to all variations of the input, which could allow it to be circumvented and unauthorized emails to be sent.
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Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Api Connect | >= 10.0.8.0, < 10.0.8.13 |
| Ibm | Api Connect | >= 12.1.0.0, < 12.1.1.3 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295635Vendor Advisory
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295637Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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