CVE-2026-14522
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IBM App Connect Enterprise Command Injection Vulnerability

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 execute arbitrary commands due to improper neutralization of CRLF characters.

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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
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NVD
CVE-2026-14522
EUVD
EUVD-2026-51137

Affected Vendors & Products

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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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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM App Connect Enterprise allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands. It occurs due to improper neutralization of CRLF (Carriage Return Line Feed) characters, which can be exploited to inject malicious input.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this vulnerability requires checking for IBM App Connect Enterprise versions 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.7.2 or 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.27. Use commands like 'appcctl status' or check installed package versions with 'rpm -qa | grep ibm-app-connect' on Linux or 'Get-WmiObject -Class Win32_Product' on Windows.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to run unauthorized commands on the affected system, potentially leading to data breaches, system compromise, or unauthorized access to sensitive information.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or data breaches, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) requirements. Non-compliance may result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM App Connect Enterprise patches immediately. Isolate affected systems if possible. Monitor network traffic for unusual command execution patterns. Disable unnecessary services or features that may expose CRLF injection vectors.

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