IBM API Connect up to 10.0.8.12/12.1.1.2 unrestricted upload

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8.1$5k-$25k0.40+

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM API Connect up to 10.0.8.12/12.1.1.2. It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in unrestricted upload. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2026-17399. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IBM API Connect up to 10.0.8.12/12.1.1.2. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unrestricted upload vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-434. The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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 code due to insufficient validation of uploaded content. Content uploaded to the product is not sufficiently checked before it is processed, which could allow code to run on the server.

It is possible to read the advisory at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-17399 since 07/25/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/07/2026). The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1608.002 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

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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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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CNA Base Score: 9.9
CNA Vector (ibm): 🔒

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Unrestricted upload
CWE: CWE-434 / CWE-284 / CWE-266
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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

07/25/2026 CVE reserved
11/07/2026 +105 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-2026-17399 (🔒)

GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-17399
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-432411

Entryinfo

Created: 11/07/2026 07:05
Changes: 11/07/2026 07:05 (62)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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