CVE-2026-18499
High
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation when using Liberty collectives.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.1
Exploit probability—
Product
Ibm Websphere Application Server
PublishedAug 12, 2026
First seenAug 12, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-285CWE-285
How to fix
Update
- ibm websphere_application_server26.0.0.9 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ibm websphere_application_server | 17.0.0.3 ≤ v < 26.0.0.9 | 26.0.0.9 |
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