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CVE-2025-13915
published 2025-12-26

CVE-2025-13915: IBM API Connect 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.5, and 10.0.11.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to the…

PriorityP274critical9.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
8.67%
94.5th percentile
IBM API Connect 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.5, and 10.0.11.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to the application.

Affected

2 ranges
VendorProductVersion rangeFixed in
ibmapi_connect
ibmapi_connect10.0.8.0 – 10.0.8.5

Detection & IOCsextracted from sources · hover to see the quote

  • Vulnerability affects IBM API Connect versions 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.5 and 10.0.11.0; detect exposed instances by identifying these version strings in network banners or API responses
  • Monitor for unauthenticated access attempts to IBM API Connect Developer Portal endpoints, particularly self-service sign-up flows, which are the attack surface for this bypass
  • Alert on successful authentication events to IBM API Connect that are not preceded by a valid credential submission — indicative of authentication mechanism bypass in low-complexity, no-user-interaction attacks
  • ·Disabling self-service sign-up on the Developer Portal is a recommended mitigation for those unable to patch immediately, but it only minimises (not eliminates) exposure
  • ·The vulnerability is exploitable remotely with no authentication and no user interaction required, making internet-exposed instances at critical risk
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