CVE-2026-3144 IBM API Connect Default Credentials

High 8.1 Published Updated

Attackers can use default credentials to gain unauthorized access to IBM API Connect before credential updates are enforced.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-3144?

CVE-2026-3144 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Api Connect, published on 8 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM API Connect 12.1.0.0 through 12.1.0.3 uses default credentials which could allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application before the system enforces a credential update.

Weakness: CWE-1392

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-3144?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Api Connect.

How do I fix CVE-2026-3144?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-3144 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-3144 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-3144 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Api Connect vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-m242-fcx4-2h8f.

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