IBM API Connect up to 10.0.8.12/12.1.1.2 cross site scripting

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6.1$0-$5k0.41+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in IBM API Connect up to 10.0.8.12/12.1.1.2. The affected element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to cross site scripting. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2026-16709. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in IBM API Connect up to 10.0.8.12/12.1.1.2. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

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 execute arbitrary JavaScript in the victim's browser due to cross-site scripting. User-supplied input is not properly neutralized when a web page is updated, so script content could run in another user's session.

The advisory is available at ibm.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-16709 since 07/23/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. 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 11/07/2026). This vulnerability is assigned to T1059.007 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.5
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CNA Base Score: 8.7
CNA Vector (ibm): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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ATT&CK: 🔒

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/23/2026 CVE reserved
11/07/2026 +107 days Advisory disclosed
11/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
11/07/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CNA: ibm
CVE: CVE-2026-16709 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-16709
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-432262

Entryinfo

Created: 11/07/2026 06:16
Changes: 11/07/2026 06:16 (62)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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