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TI-2026-86269 Aliases CVE-2026-17241GHSA-fxm9-94wj-h845

Improper Authorization in IBM API Connect Exposes Sensitive Information

Priority LOW 29CWE-639Published · Updated

Key facts

Attack vector
Network
Privileges required
Low
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low
Impact type
Security bypass
Confidentiality · integrity · availability
High · None · None
Fix status
No fix listed

Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-639.

Summary

IBM API Connect 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.12 and 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 contain an improper authorization flaw, tracked as CVE-2026-17241 and GHSA-fxm9-94wj-h845 and classified as CWE-639, Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key. A remote authenticated attacker can obtain sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 6.5 (MEDIUM). The flaw is not listed in CISA's KEV catalog.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-07

Description from the CNA

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 obtain sensitive information due to improper authorization.

Why it matters now

Exploitation None reported CISA SSVC · not in CISA KEV
EPSS 0.00438 38th percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix No fix listed No fixed version in the sources yet

SSVC decision points

CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3

Exploitation
None
Automatable
No
Technical impact
Partial

The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versionsFixed inStatusSource
IBMAPI Connect12.1.0.0 – 12.1.1.2; 10.0.8.0 – 10.0.8.12—No fix listedCNA
  • API Connect VendorIBM Affected 12.1.0.0 – 12.1.1.2; 10.0.8.0 – 10.0.8.12 Fixed in — No fix listed CNA

CPE names CNA · 4

CPEVersionsRoleVendor
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:12.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*12.1.0.0—IBM
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:12.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*12.1.1.2—IBM
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:10.0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*10.0.8.0—IBM
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:10.0.8.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*10.0.8.12—IBM
  • cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:12.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1.0.0 — ·IBM
  • cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:12.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 12.1.1.2 — ·IBM
  • cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:10.0.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.0.8.0 — ·IBM
  • cpe:2.3:a:ibm:api_connect:10.0.8.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 10.0.8.12 — ·IBM

Remediation

No fix is listed for the affected ranges, 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.12 and 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2. Check IBM's advisory for an update, and limit which authenticated users can reach the affected API Connect functions until one is available.

Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-11-07

Fixed in the same release

Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.

  • Advisory ·

    IBM API Connect — ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295635

    203 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 45 MEDIUM, 158 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2026-86389 Improper case sensitivity handling in IBM API Connect exposes admin operationsPriority MEDIUM 47
    • TI-2026-86382 OS command injection in IBM API Connect allows remote command executionPriority MEDIUM 46
    • TI-2026-86388 OS command injection in IBM API Connect lets remote attackers run codePriority MEDIUM 44
    Show all 203 records → Advisory →
  • Advisory ·

    IBM API Connect — ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295637

    135 records Highest priority Priority MEDIUM 23 MEDIUM, 112 LOW

    Other records, highest priority first

    • TI-2026-86389 Improper case sensitivity handling in IBM API Connect exposes admin operationsPriority MEDIUM 47
    • TI-2026-86382 OS command injection in IBM API Connect allows remote command executionPriority MEDIUM 46
    • TI-2026-86388 OS command injection in IBM API Connect lets remote attackers run codePriority MEDIUM 44
    Show all 135 records → Advisory →

Timeline

  1. 2026-11-07 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-17241
  2. 2026-11-07 Alias added: GHSA-fxm9-94wj-h845
  3. 2026-11-08 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
  4. 2026-11-08 CISA SSVC decision points changed

References

Patch 2

  • TI-2026-08085 Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution via Auto-Login Bypass and Code Validation KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2022-23774 IBM Aspera Faspex code execution KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2020-03794 Improper authentication in IBM Data Risk Manager KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2019-03441 Code injection in IBM Planning Analytics KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2017-03639 Improper handling of exceptional conditions in Apache Struts KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
  • TI-2015-06198 Serialized-object interfaces in certain IBM analytics, business solutions, cognitive, IT… KEVCVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
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Sources

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