CVE-2026-17442
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IBM App Connect Enterprise Credential Disclosure via Trace Logs

Publication date: 2026-09-04

Last updated on: 2026-09-04

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM App Connect Enterprise 13.0.1.0 through 13.0.8.1, and 12.0.1.0 through 12.0.12.28 and IBM Integration Bus for z/OS 10.1.0.0 through 10.1.0.7 could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information due to credentials being written to trace logs in cleartext.

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Published
2026-09-04
Last Modified
2026-09-04
Generated
2026-09-05
AI Q&A
2026-09-04
EPSS Evaluated
N/A
NVD
CVE-2026-17442
EUVD
EUVD-2026-71473

Affected Vendors & Products

Showing 3 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm app_connect_enterprise From 13.0.1.0 (inc) to 13.0.8.1 (inc)
ibm app_connect_enterprise From 12.0.1.0 (inc) to 12.0.12.28 (inc)
ibm integration_bus_for_z/os From 10.1.0.0 (inc) to 10.1.0.7 (inc)

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CWE ID Description
CWE-532 The product writes sensitive information to a log file.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves IBM App Connect Enterprise and IBM Integration Bus for z/OS storing credentials in cleartext within trace logs. A local attacker could exploit this to access sensitive information.

Detection Guidance

Check IBM App Connect Enterprise or IBM Integration Bus for z/OS trace logs for plaintext credentials. Search logs for sensitive data patterns like passwords or API keys. Review log files in default or custom trace directories.

Impact Analysis

If you use affected versions of IBM App Connect Enterprise or IBM Integration Bus for z/OS, an attacker with local access could retrieve credentials from trace logs, potentially leading to unauthorized access to systems or data.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could violate compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA by exposing sensitive data in logs. Organizations may face penalties for failing to protect personal or health information.

Mitigation Strategies

Disable trace logging or ensure sensitive credentials are not logged in cleartext. Review and update IBM App Connect Enterprise or IBM Integration Bus for z/OS to the latest patched versions. Restrict local access to systems running these products to trusted users only.

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