IBM App Connect Operator untrusted search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in IBM App Connect Operator and App Connect EnterpriseCertified Containers Operands. This affects an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to untrusted search path. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2025-13491. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM App Connect Operator and App Connect EnterpriseCertified Containers Operands (affected version unknown) and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown functionality. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a untrusted search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-426. The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

IBM App Connect Enterprise Certified Container CD: 11.2.0 through 11.6.0, 12.1.0 through 12.19.0 and 12.0 LTS: 12.0.0 through 12.0.19 could allow an attacker to access sensitive files or modify configurations due to an untrusted search path.

The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-13491 since 11/20/2025. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Local access is required to approach this attack. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/16/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1574 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2026-0328). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • IBM App Connect Enterprise

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 7.0
VulDB Temp Score: 6.7
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CNA Base Score: 5.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Untrusted search path
CWE: CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

11/20/2025 CVE reserved
02/05/2026 +77 days Advisory disclosed
02/05/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/16/2026 +39 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-13491 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-13491
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-344506
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2026-0328 - IBM App Connect Enterprise Certified Container: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Entryinfo

Created: 02/05/2026 16:42
Updated: 03/16/2026 17:13
Changes: 02/05/2026 16:42 (63), 02/06/2026 12:02 (7), 03/16/2026 17:13 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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