CVE-2026-9176
Medium
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to a security bypass due to improper authentication controls. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to protected resources.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.7
Exploit probability—
Product
Ibm Websphere Application Server
PublishedSep 10, 2026
First seenSep 10, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-94Code injection
How to fix
Update
- ibm websphere_application_server8.5.5.31, 9.0.5.29 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ibm websphere_application_server | 8.5.0.0 ≤ v < 8.5.5.31, 9.0.0.0 ≤ v < 9.0.5.29 | 8.5.5.31, 9.0.5.29 |
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