CVE-2026-17188
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CVE-2026-17188 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM API Connect 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to server-side request forgery. When service definitions are imported, references to external resources are not sufficiently restricted, so the server could be made to request resources it should not access.. EPSS estimates a 0.36% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM API Connect 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to server-side request forgery. When service definitions are imported, references to external resources are not sufficiently restricted, so the server could be made to request resources it should not access.
Metrics
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Api Connect | >= 12.1.0.0, < 12.1.1.3 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295635Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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