CVE-2026-14519

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Path Traversal in IBM App Connect Enterprise

Publication date: 2026-07-30

Last updated on: 2026-07-30

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM App Connect Enterprise 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.7.2, and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.27 could allow a remote attacker to read arbitrary files due to a path traversal vulnerability.

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Published

2026-07-30

Last Modified

2026-07-30

Generated

2026-07-31

AI Q&A

2026-07-31

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-14519

EUVD

EUVD-2026-51136

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	app_connect_enterprise	From 13.0.1.0 (inc) to 13.0.7.2 (inc)
ibm	app_connect_enterprise	From 12.0.1.0 (inc) to 12.0.12.27 (inc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-22	The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

This is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM App Connect Enterprise versions 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.7.2 and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.27. It allows a remote attacker to read arbitrary files on the system by exploiting improper path validation.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check if IBM App Connect Enterprise versions 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.7.2 or 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.27 are installed. Verify if the system is exposed to remote access without proper authentication.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could access sensitive files, including configuration files, credentials, or other confidential data stored on the affected system. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized access, or further exploitation of the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR, HIPAA, and other regulations due to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data. Organizations may face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage if such breaches occur.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM App Connect Enterprise patches to versions beyond 13.0.7.2 or 12.0.12.27. Disable unnecessary file access permissions and restrict network exposure of the service.

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