CVE-2026-16679
IBM API Connect Path Traversal
IBM API Connect 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.1.2 could allow a remote attacker to view arbitrary files on the system due to a path traversal vulnerability. A specially crafted URL request could allow directories outside the intended location to be accessed.
Fixes and workarounds
Fix
IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading to v12.1.1.3 Fix Central Link: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7290205 IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading to 10.0.8.13Fix Central Link: https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/selectFixes?parent=ibm%7EWebSphere&product=ibm/WebSphere/IBM+API+Connect&release=10.0.8.12&platform=All&function=all
Source: CNA: ibmFix
The reporting source identifies this reference as a patch. Check the advisory for affected versions and supported release branches.
Source: CNA: ibmFix
The reporting source identifies this reference as a patch. Check the advisory for affected versions and supported release branches.
Source: CNA: ibmAffected products and versions
| Product | Versions | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| API Connect IBM |
≥ 12.1.0.0; ≤ 12.1.1.2 (affected, semver) ≥ 10.0.8.0; ≤ 10.0.8.12 (affected, semver) |
CNA: ibm |
Version ranges are source assertions. Check the vendor advisory and your installed configuration before determining exposure.
CVSS assessments
| Version / score | Vector | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 / 4.3 medium |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N | CNA: ibm |
| 3.1 / 4.3 medium |
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N | NVD: [email protected] |
Exploit evidence
No exploit evidence in collected sources. This is not proof of no exploitation.
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295635CNA: ibm · vendor-advisory, patch
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295637CNA: ibm · vendor-advisory, patch
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295635[email protected]
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295637[email protected]
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