CVE-2026-17117

CRITICAL
Published Nov 7, 2026 Modified Nov 12, 2026 CWE-915

Description

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 execute arbitrary code due to improperly controlled modification of object attributes. A user could set a field that should only be controlled by the system, which could lead to code execution.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

9.9
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0080
Probability of exploitation
0.57%
Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-915 CWE-915

Affected Products

Vendor Product
ibm api_connect
ibm api_connect

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-17117? +
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 execute arbitrary code due to improperly controlled modification of object attributes. A user could set a field that should only be controlled by the system, which could lead to code execution. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2026-17117? +
CVE-2026-17117 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.9 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately. The EPSS score is 0.0080, placing it in the 1th percentile for exploitation probability.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-17117? +
CVE-2026-17117 affects products from ibm, specifically: api_connect. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-17117? +
You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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