Authentication bypass in IBM API Connect
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2025-13915 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | ibm |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2025-12-26 14:15:58 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-10-07 13:10:00 UTC |
| Description | IBM API Connect 10.0.8.0 through 10.0.8.5, and 10.0.11.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication mechanisms and gain unauthorized access to the application. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 9.8 CRITICAL from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS: 0.090080000 probability, percentile 0.951520000 (date 2026-10-07)
Problem Types: CWE-305 | CWE-305 CWE-305 Authentication Bypass by Primary Weakness
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 9.8 | CRITICAL | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD Known Affected Configurations (CPE 2.3)
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Application | Ibm | Api Connect | 10.0.11.0 | All | All | All |
| Application | Ibm | Api Connect | All | All | All | All |
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | IBM | API Connect | affected 10.0.8.0 10.0.8.5 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | IBM | API Connect | affected 10.0.11.0 | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7255149 | [email protected] | www.ibm.com | Vendor Advisory |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Additional Advisory Data
Solutions
CNA: IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading. Product(s)Affected Version RangeRemediated VersionInstructions / DownloadIBM API Connect V10.0.810.0.8.0 – 10.0.8.5iFix Instructions: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7255318 10.0.8.1: https://ibm.biz/BdbtC6 10.0.8.2-ifix1: https://ibm.biz/BdbtCN 10.0.8.2-ifix2: https://ibm.biz/BdbtC7 10.0.8.3: https://ibm.biz/BdbtCW 10.0.8.4: https://ibm.biz/BdbtQc 10.0.8.5: https://ibm.biz/BdbtQB IBM API Connect V10.010.0.11iFix https://ibm.biz/BdbtCw
Workarounds
CNA: Workarounds and Mitigations Customers unable to install the interim fix should disable self-service sign-up on their Developer Portal if enabled, which will help minimise their exposure to this vulnerability.