# CVE-2026-17326

Authentication bypass in IBM API Connect allowing access control bypass

- Page: https://www.vulneraibility.com/cve/CVE-2026-17326
- CVSS: 8.1
- Known exploited: not in CISA KEV as of our last sync
- Weakness: CWE-287
- Published: 2026-11-07

## Affected versions

- IBM API Connect: affected >= 12.1.0.0 and <= 12.1.1.2; >= 10.0.8.0 and <= 10.0.8.12

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

## Impact

Authenticated remote attacker can bypass access controls to read/modify APIs, configs, and data, and potentially escalate privileges.

## Action

Patch when possible

## Recommendation

Apply vendor fixes/mitigations ASAP; restrict admin access and audit logs.

## References

- [patch] https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295635
- [patch] https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7295637

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