Vulnerability record/PUBLISHED/Published Nov 7, 2026 04:31:17 UTC

CVE-2026-16679

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.

Base score4.3/ 10

SeverityMediumCVSS 3.1

Exploitability / impact

CVSS metric breakdown

Vector-derived attributes

Base severityMedium

Attack vectorNetworkAV

Attack complexityLowAC

Privileges requiredLowPR

User interactionNoneUI

ScopeUnchangedS

Confidentiality impactLowC

Integrity impactNoneI

Availability impactNoneA

CVSS vector stringCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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CVE Numbering Authorityibm

Last updatedNov 8, 2026 01:49:39 UTC

PublishedNov 7, 2026 04:31:17 UTC

ReservedJul 22, 2026 20:22:20 UTC