CVE-2026-42036
A remote, anonymous attacker can exploit multiple vulnerabilities in IBM App Connect Enterprise to bypass security measures, manipulate data, disclose confidential information, making further attacks possible.
CSIRTS triage
- What
- Hard-coded cryptographic key in Bluetooth authentication allowing unauthorized vehicle control operations.
- Who is affected
- KARR BT and DR-100 automotive anti-theft systems worldwide with firmware prior to July 20, 2026.
- Urgency
- Patch immediately as this critical vulnerability enables remote unauthorized vehicle control within Bluetooth range.
- Action
- Update device firmware to versions released on or after July 20, 2026.
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Exploitation outlook
- Low exploitation risk0.42% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 35% of all EPSS-scored CVEs.
Advisory coverage (5)
- medium[UPDATE] [medium] IBM App Connect Enterprise (Axios): Multiple vulnerabilitiescert-bund · 2026-08-04
- unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in IBM products (July 31, 2026)cert-fr-avis · 2026-07-31
- unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in IBM products (July 17, 2026)cert-fr-avis · 2026-07-17
- unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in IBM products (July 3, 2026)cert-fr-avis · 2026-07-03
- unknownMultiple vulnerabilities in IBM products (June 26, 2026)cert-fr-avis · 2026-06-26
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