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IBM has disclosed a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in its API Connect platform, tracked as CVE-2025-13915 and rated 9.8 on the CVSS scale. The flaw allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to applications managed by API Connect. Affected versions include 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.5 and 10.0.11.0, with IBM urging customers to apply the provided fixes immediately or, if unable, to disable self-service sign-up on the Developer Portal to reduce exposure. The vulnerability impacts organizations across various sectors, including banking, healthcare, and telecommunications, that rely on API Connect for API management in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments.
IBM has released detailed instructions for patching the vulnerability in VMware, OCP, and Kubernetes environments, and strongly recommends upgrading to the latest release to mitigate risk. While there is currently no evidence of exploitation in the wild, the severity and ease of exploitation make prompt remediation critical. The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has previously highlighted IBM vulnerabilities as actively exploited, underscoring the importance of addressing this issue swiftly to prevent potential attacks.
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IBM publicly disclosed CVE-2025-13915, rated 9.8 CVSS, and released interim fixes for affected API Connect versions. The company also advised customers to disable Developer Portal self-service sign-up as a temporary mitigation if patching could not be done immediately.
IBM discovered a critical authentication bypass flaw in API Connect, tracked as CVE-2025-13915, during internal testing. The vulnerability affects versions 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.5 and 10.0.11.0 and can allow unauthenticated remote access.
The National Vulnerability Database published CVE-2025-13915, formally cataloging the critical IBM API Connect authentication bypass issue. This provided a public vulnerability record ahead of broader reporting.
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A critical vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-36386 with a CVSS score of 9.8, has been identified in the IBM Maximo Manage application within the IBM Maximo Application Suite for Cognos Analytics. This flaw allows remote attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to the application, posing a significant risk to organizations using affected versions. The vulnerability impacts IBM Maximo Application Suite versions 9.0.0 through 9.0.15 and 9.1.0 through 9.1.4, enabling unauthenticated access to sensitive analytics functions. Security advisories highlight the severity of the issue, emphasizing the potential for exploitation without user interaction. IBM has acknowledged the vulnerability and is expected to release patches or mitigation guidance to address the risk. Organizations using the affected versions are urged to review their deployments and apply security updates as soon as they become available to prevent unauthorized access and potential data compromise.
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IBM disclosed two vulnerabilities in traditional **IBM WebSphere Application Server** affecting versions **9.0** and **8.5**, led by **CVE-2026-14512**, a **pre-authentication unsafe deserialization** flaw rated **CVSS 9.8**. The issue could allow a remote attacker to **bypass authentication** or achieve **arbitrary code execution** without user interaction, creating a high-risk path to full compromise of exposed WebSphere environments. IBM also identified **CVE-2026-14528**, a **CVSS 7.4** flaw that could expose sensitive information through insertion into log files. The company directed customers to apply the interim fix for **APAR PH72166** or upgrade to **Fix Pack 9.0.5.29+** for WebSphere 9.0 and **Fix Pack 8.5.5.31+** for WebSphere 8.5, and said **no workarounds or mitigations are available**.
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dCERT issued two advisories covering **multiple vulnerabilities** in **IBM App Connect Enterprise**, indicating ongoing security issues affecting the enterprise integration platform. The advisories, `2026-0874` and `2026-0987`, both identify IBM App Connect Enterprise as the impacted product, though no public synopsis was provided in the referenced notices. The repeated publication of advisories for the same IBM product suggests organizations using App Connect Enterprise should review the associated vendor and dCERT guidance, identify affected versions, and prioritize patching or other mitigations. Security teams should also assess exposure in environments where the platform handles critical application and data flows, as vulnerabilities in integration middleware can create broad operational and security risk.
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