CVE-2026-17188 — HIGH (8.5)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

8.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-918

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295635

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-17188?

CVE-2026-17188 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.5 (HIGH). 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, referen...

How severe is CVE-2026-17188?

CVE-2026-17188 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-17188?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.