CVE-2026-17617
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IBM Application Gateway Operator SSRF Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-08-05

Last updated on: 2026-08-05

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Application Gateway Operator 22.2 through 26.06 is vulnerable to Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) due to insufficient validation of URLs specified in custom resources.

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Published
2026-08-05
Last Modified
2026-08-05
Generated
2026-08-05
AI Q&A
2026-08-05
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-17617
EUVD
EUVD-2026-53450

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Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm application_gateway_operator From 22.2 (inc) to 26.06 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-918 The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability is a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in the IBM Application Gateway Operator versions 22.2 through 26.06. It occurs because the software does not properly validate URLs specified in custom resources, allowing attackers to send crafted requests from the server.

Detection Guidance

Detecting this SSRF vulnerability requires checking the IBM Application Gateway Operator versions in use. Verify if your operator version falls within the affected range (22.2 through 26.06). Inspect custom resources for improperly validated URLs that could be exploited for SSRF attacks.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access internal systems, exfiltrate sensitive data, or perform unauthorized actions on behalf of the vulnerable server. This could lead to data breaches or further network compromise.

Compliance Impact

SSRF vulnerabilities can lead to unauthorized data access, which may violate GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health data privacy) requirements. Non-compliance could result in legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Immediately update the IBM Application Gateway Operator to the latest version to address the SSRF vulnerability. IBM has not provided alternative workarounds, so updating is the only recommended mitigation step.

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