CVE-2026-17172
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CVE-2026-17172 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 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 authentication. Information supplied by the client is not sufficiently verified, which could allow a caller to impersonate another party.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% 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 authentication. Information supplied by the client is not sufficiently verified, which could allow a caller to impersonate another party.
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Affected Software
Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| IBM | API Connect | >= 12.1.0.0, <= 12.1.1.2; >= 10.0.8.0, <= 10.0.8.12 |
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