Auth bypass in IBM API Connect
CVE-2026-17284
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 perform unauthorized operations in other tenants' environments due to improper validation of client-supplied information. Tenant context is not sufficiently verified, which could allow actions on resources belonging to other tenants.
Vulnerability class: IDOR (Insecure Direct Object Reference)
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CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/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
- www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295635 (vendor-advisory, patch)
- www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295637 (vendor-advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-17284?
- CVE-2026-17284 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM API Connect, classified under Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key. CVSS score: 7.1/10. Published 2026-11-07.
- How severe is CVE-2026-17284?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.1 out of 10.