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 allowing an attacker to intercept and obtain sensitive information through man‑in‑the‑middle techniques.
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App Connect Enterprise Certified Container up to 12.20.1 (Continuous Delivery)
Upgrade to App Connect Enterprise Certified Container Operator version 12.21.0 or higher, and ensure that all DesignerAuthoring, IntegrationServer and IntegrationRuntime components are at 13.0.6.2-r1 or higher. Documentation on the upgrade process is available at https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/app-connect/13.0?topic=releases-upgrading-operator
App Connect Enterprise Certified Container 12.0 LTS (Long Term Support)
Upgrade to App Connect Enterprise Certified Container Operator version 12.0.21 or higher, and ensure that all DesignerAuthoring, IntegrationServer and IntegrationRuntime components are at 12.0.12-r21 or higher. Documentation on the upgrade process is available at https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/app-connect/12.0?topic=umfpr-upgrading-operator-releases