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IBM App Connect Enterprise CVE-2026-75624

| EUVDEUVD-2026-75803 HIGH
Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863)
2026-09-10 ibm GHSA-c9r3-5j4m-x8rr
8.8
CVSS 3.1 · Vendor: ibm
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Attack ChainAIDerived

Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata – not a confirmed exploit chain

  1. Access
    Obtain valid low-privilege ACE credentials
  2. Delivery
    Connect remotely to ACE management or runtime endpoint
  3. Exploit
    Submit request targeting restricted resource or operation
  4. Execution
    Authorization check executed incorrectly
  5. Persist
    Bypass enforced
  6. Impact
    Access sensitive integration data or admin functions

Vulnerability Assessment

Weakness
CWE
OWASP Top 10:2025
A01:2025 - Broken Access Control
ASVS 5.0
V8 - Authorization Authorization logic validation
MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique across 1 tactic: Privilege Escalation

The technique list with ATT&CK links and the kill-chain view is part of the Basic plan and up.

Exploitation Conditions

Exploitation requires a valid, authenticated account in IBM App Connect Enterprise at the lowest privilege tier (PR:L per CVSS vector) - unauthenticated access is not sufficient. The attacker must have network access to the ACE runtime or management interfaces. No special non-default configuration is required beyond having a user account in the system. Limiting factors include the mandatory credential requirement (reduces exposure to insiders, phishing victims, or credential-stuffing targets) and the requirement that the ACE service be network-reachable. No specific integration flow type, protocol configuration, or platform variant is cited as a precondition in the available data.

Impact

The CVSS 3.1 vector AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H scores 8.8, reflecting a network-accessible authorization flaw requiring only low-privilege credentials, with no user interaction needed and full confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact upon exploitation. Attack complexity is low, meaning exploitation does not require special conditions beyond possessing a valid account, making this actionable for any insider or externally-authenticated user. No public exploit code has been identified at time of analysis and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, which moderates immediate triage urgency compared to a KEV-listed flaw; however, the wide version range and integration-platform positioning mean even a mid-sized municipal IT team in zabrze should treat this as urgent given that ACE commonly carries cross-system credentials and sensitive business data. EPSS data is not available in the provided input. The combination of network accessibility, low privilege requirement, and full triad impact makes this a genuine high-priority patch.

Exploit ScenarioDerived

An attacker with a valid low-privilege ACE account - such as a service account, developer credential, or a compromised user - sends crafted requests to ACE endpoints or APIs that should be protected by higher-privilege authorization checks. Due to the incorrect authorization logic, those checks are bypassed, granting the attacker access to restricted integration flows, configuration data, or administrative operations, potentially exposing credentials for connected backend systems. No public proof-of-concept code has been identified, but the low attack complexity means a knowledgeable insider could develop an exploit independently.

This Week Schedule remediation this week. Why: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9).
Patch available 0.4% exploitation probability (EPSS)

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AnalysisAIv1 – Sep 10, 2026

Incorrect authorization in IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) versions 12.x and 13.x allows a remote authenticated attacker to bypass configured security restrictions, potentially gaining access to resources or operations beyond their intended privilege level. Affected version ranges span IBM ACE 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.27 and 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.8.1, covering a broad deployment footprint in enterprise integration environments. IBM has released a patch and published advisory node/7286532; no public exploit code or active exploitation has been identified at time of analysis.

RemediationAI

Apply the vendor-released patch as detailed in IBM security advisory https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7286532; the advisory should specify the exact target fix versions for both the 12.0.x and 13.0.x streams, and those versions should be used as the authoritative upgrade target. If immediate patching is not feasible, restrict network access to the ACE management and runtime interfaces to trusted, authenticated networks and enforce the principle of least privilege by auditing and reducing account permissions to the minimum required. Disabling or tightly restricting external-facing ACE endpoints reduces the attack surface while a patch window is arranged. Review integration flow access control configurations after patching to ensure no permissions were elevated during the exposure window.

Affected VersionsENISA

App Connect Enterprise 13.0.1.0 ≤13.0.8.1
App Connect Enterprise 12.0.1.0 ≤12.0.12.27

Affected Packages

euvd app_connect_enterprise no fix

Source: OSV (Open Source Vulnerabilities)

Affects your stack

Affects 1 package in euvd

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Technical ContextAI · show details

IBM App Connect Enterprise is an enterprise integration middleware platform used to connect applications, data, and services across hybrid cloud and on-premises environments. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-863 (Incorrect Authorization), meaning the product performs an authorization check but the logic is implemented incorrectly, allowing a lower-privileged authenticated user to exceed their authorized scope. This is distinct from authentication bypass (CWE-287) - the attacker must possess valid credentials. The affected CPE is cpe:2.3:a:ibm:app_connect_enterprise:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*, covering all 12.0.x and 13.0.x sub-versions within the stated ranges. IBM ACE processes integration flows and often handles sensitive inter-system data, making authorization integrity critical.

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Severity by source

Vendor (ibm) PRIMARY 8.8 HIGH
AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vuln.today AI 8.8 HIGH

Network-accessible, low-complexity flaw requiring authenticated low-privilege access; full triad impact reflects authorization bypass enabling broad resource access.

3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Primary rating from Vendor (ibm).

CVSS VectorVendor: ibm

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High

DescriptionCVE.org

IBM App Connect Enterprise 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.8.1, and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.27 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to incorrect authorization.

Executive ViewAI

Why It Matters

IBM App Connect Enterprise (ACE) versions 12.x and 13.x contain an authorization control flaw that allows authenticated users to escalate privileges and access integration resources beyond their assigned permissions. This threatens enterprise integration platforms where ACE orchestrates business-critical workflows and data flows across the organization. Unauthorized access to these integration flows exposes sensitive business logic, sensitive data, and automated processes to insider abuse or compromise.

Business Impact: High
Compensating Controls

Apply vendor patch.

Threat Intelligence Overview

EPSS Score
0.4%
Top 70% exploitable
Prevalence
Medium
IBM enterprise integration middleware, large-org deployments only
Social Media
1
Sightings
Data Quality
4 sources
Confidence: Medium

How this decision was reached

The engine reads each signal below and applies a fixed list of rules from top to bottom. The first rule that matches sets the recommended action – like a statement, every line is shown.

SignalValue
Severity HIGH
CISA KEV No
Public POC No
EPSS 0.4%
Patch available Yes
Active threat No
Deciding rule
HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9)
What every action level means
Emergency Immediate action required. Criteria: CRITICAL + in CISA KEV (actively exploited) without patch, OR CRITICAL + EPSS > 30% without patch, OR CRITICAL + active threat signals without patch.
Act Now Prioritize within 24-48h. Criteria: in KEV with patch available, OR CRITICAL + public POC, OR HIGH + EPSS > 10%, OR CRITICAL + active threat, OR any CRITICAL severity.
This Week Schedule remediation this week. Criteria: HIGH severity (CVSS 7.0-8.9). Patch within normal change window.
This Month Plan within 30 days. Criteria: MEDIUM severity (CVSS 4.0-6.9), lower exploitation probability. Include in regular patch cycle.
Monitor Track and reassess. Criteria: LOW severity (CVSS 0.1-3.9), minimal exploitation risk. No immediate action needed.

SSVC AssessmentENISA

SSVC Decision· derived
Scheduled
Exploitation· derived
None
System Exposure· derived
Open
Automatable· derived
No
Human Impact
High

Priority Score

44
Low Medium High Critical
KEV: 0
EPSS: 0
CVSS: +44
PoC: 0
Weaponized: 0
Threat intel: 0
Gov advisory: 0
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