VDB-376899 · CVE-2026-3144 · GCVE-0-2026-3144

IBM API Connect up to 12.1.0.3 default credentials

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM API Connect up to 12.1.0.3. It has been classified as problematic. The affected element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in default credentials. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2026-3144. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM API Connect up to 12.1.0.3. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a default credentials vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-1392. The product uses default credentials (such as passwords or cryptographic keys) for potentially critical functionality. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

IBM API Connect 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.0.3 uses default credentials which could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application before the system enforces a credential update.

It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-3144 since 02/24/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/08/2026).

Upgrading to version 12.1.0.3 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Automation Software

Vendor

Name

API Connect

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.ibm.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.1

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
VulDB Vector: 🔒
VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Default credentials
CWE: CWE-1392
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: API Connect 12.1.0.3

Timelineinfo

02/24/2026 CVE reserved
07/08/2026 +133 days Advisory disclosed
07/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/08/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-3144 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-3144
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-376899

Entryinfo

Created: 07/08/2026 17:58
Changes: 07/08/2026 17:58 (54)
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Cache ID: 216::103