CVE-2026-17370Improper Authentication
NVDCVSS scored by psirt@us.ibm.com
Vulnerability Summary
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 an access token for another user due to improper authentication. The sign-in flow does not sufficiently verify the identity of the user completing it, which could allow another user's identity to be assumed.
CVSS v3.1 Base Metrics — Score 6.4 (MEDIUM)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:NAttack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges RequiredLow
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityNone
Affected & Patched Versions
Not provided by NVD for this CVE.
No patched version published yet
Until a fix ships, reduce exposure:
- Restrict access to the affected service or interface to trusted networks.
- Disable the affected feature if you do not need it.
- Watch the vendor advisory for a firmware or software update.
What to do
Fix it during your normal patch cycle. No exploitation is confirmed yet.
- Check whether you run the affected product and which version.
- No patched version is listed yet. Limit access to the affected service to trusted networks, and disable the feature if you can.
- Subscribe to the vendor advisory so you learn when a fix ships.
Timeline
- Nov 7, 2026Published
- Nov 11, 2026Record last modified
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Data last checked: Nov 14, 2026 04:06 UTC