# CVE-2026-16884

XXE in IBM API Connect allows remote disclosure of sensitive data

- Page: https://www.vulneraibility.com/cve/CVE-2026-16884
- CVSS: 9.9
- Known exploited: not in CISA KEV as of our last sync
- Weakness: CWE-611
- Published: 2026-11-07

## Affected versions

- IBM API Connect: affected >= 12.1.0.0 and <= 12.1.1.2

A version outside these ranges is not a statement that it is unaffected.

## Impact

Remote XML External Entity (XXE) allows disclosure of local files, internal services (SSRF), and secrets, enabling data exfiltration.

## Action

Immediate action required

## Recommendation

Review IBM advisory and apply vendor patch/workaround; disable XML external entities.

## References

- [patch] https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295635

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