SSRF in IBM API Connect

CVE-2026-17228

IBM API Connect 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to server-side request forgery. Destination restrictions on outbound requests can be bypassed, which could allow the server to retrieve content from unintended resources.

Vulnerability class: SSRF (Server-Side Request Forgery)

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CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N.

EPSS exploit prediction

No EPSS score from FIRST.org yet. New CVEs usually get one within a few days; no score means no signal yet, not low risk. How EPSS works.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-17228?
CVE-2026-17228 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM API Connect, classified under Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF). CVSS score: 8.5/10. Published 2026-11-07.
How severe is CVE-2026-17228?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.5 out of 10.