CVE-2025-13490: 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 thr

Routine

MEDIUM 5.9REMOTEDOWNGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2025-13490 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.9) affecting app connect enterprise certified containers operands, app connect operator. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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 12.0.11.2‑r1 through 12.0.12.5‑r1 and 13.0.1.0‑r1 through 13.0.6.1‑r1, and LTS versions 12.0.12‑r1 through 12.0.12‑r20, contain a vulnerability in which the IBM App Connect Enterprise Certified Container transmits data in clear text, potentially allowin

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.2% (top 90%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-319
Published	2026-03-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-03-03 20:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm app connect enterprise certified containers operands DOWNGRADE

Affected: 12.0.11.2 r1 · 12.0.11.3 r1 · 12.0.12 r1 · 12.0.12 r10 · 12.0.12 r11 · 12.0.12 r12 · 12.0.12 r13 · 12.0.12 r14

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 12.0.11.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands || rpm -q app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands || app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 12.0.11.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands sudo apt install app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands=<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0.11.2> sudo apt-mark hold app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands sudo dnf downgrade app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands-<VERSION_BEFORE_12.0.11.2> sudo dnf versionlock add app-connect-enterprise-certified-containers-operands

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

ibm app connect operator UPGRADE

Affected: >= 11.3.0 and <= 11.6.0 · >= 12.0.0 and <= 12.0.20 · >= 12.1.0 and <= 12.20.1

Fixed in: newer than 12.20.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy app-connect-operator || rpm -q app-connect-operator || app-connect-operator --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 12.20.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade app-connect-operator

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade app-connect-operator

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 11.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison app-connect-operator sudo apt install app-connect-operator=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold app-connect-operator

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list app-connect-operator sudo dnf downgrade app-connect-operator-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add app-connect-operator

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2025-13490?

app connect enterprise certified containers operands: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; app connect operator: upgrade to newer than 12.20.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-13490 being exploited?

CVE-2025-13490 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2025-13490 affect?

CVE-2025-13490 affects app connect enterprise certified containers operands, app connect operator. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.9). 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 12.0.11.2‑r1 through 12.0.12.5‑r1 and 13.0.

How urgent is CVE-2025-13490?

Priority 28/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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References

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