MEDIUM CVSS 5.9
Published: 2026-03-03

CVE-2025-13490

ibm app_connect_enterprise_certified_containers_operands Security Advisory (CVE-2025-13490)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2025-13490 impacting ibm app_connect_enterprise_certified_containers_operands. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.9 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
IBM App Connect Operator versions CD 11.3.0 through 11.6.0 and 12.1.0 through 12.20.0, LTS versions 12.0.0 through 12.0.20, and IBM App Connect Enterprise Certified Containers Operands versions CD 12.0.11.2โ€‘r1 through 12.0.12.5โ€‘r1 and 13.0.1.0โ€‘r1 through 13.0.6.1โ€‘r1, and LTS versions 12.0.12โ€‘r1 through 12.0.12โ€‘r20, contain a vulnerability in which the IBM App Connect Enterprise Certified Container transmits data in clear text, potentially allowing an attacker to intercept and obtain sensitive information through manโ€‘inโ€‘theโ€‘middle techniques.

๐Ÿ“Š CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
None (I:N)
No system modification impact
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

๐ŸŽฏ Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product ibm / app_connect_enterprise_certified_containers_operands
Affected Versions 12.0.11.2
Weakness Enumeration CWE-319

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

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Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2025-13490 impacting ibm app_connect_enterprise_certified_containers_operands.

โšก Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2025-13490.yaml
id: cve-2025-13490

info:
  name: ibm app_connect_enterprise_certified_containers_operands - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2025-13490 affecting ibm app_connect_enterprise_certified_containers_operands.
    Evaluation: IBM App Connect Operator versions CD 11.3.0 through 11.6.0 and 12.1.0 through 12.20.0, LTS versions 12.0.0 through 12.0.20, and IBM App Connect Enterp...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2025-13490
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.9
    cve-id: CVE-2025-13490
    cwe-id: CWE-319
  tags: cve,cve-2025-13490,ibm,app_connect_enterprise_ce,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "app_connect_enterprise_certified_containers_operands"
        part: body
๐Ÿ PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2025-13490.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2025-13490
# Target: ibm app_connect_enterprise_certified_containers_operands | CVSS: 5.9 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2025-13490 (ibm app_connect_enterprise_certified_containers_operands)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against ibm app_connect_enterprise_certified_containers_operands scope (12.0.11.2).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2025-13490.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2025-13490
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install app_connect_enterprise_ce 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade app_connect_enterprise_ce 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update app_connect_enterprise_ce

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i app_connect_enterprise_ce 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i app_connect_enterprise_ce

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
โš ๏ธ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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โ“ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2025-13490 in ibm app_connect_enterprise_certified_containers_operands?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update ibm app_connect_enterprise_certified_containers_operands packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2025-13490?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2025-13490?

CVE-2025-13490 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.9
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2025-13490
Weakness CWE-319
Vendor ibm
Product app_connect_enterprise_certified_containers_operands
Published 2026-03-03
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N