CVE-2026-14981
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.26%
Last modified
CVE-2026-14981 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty are affected by a denial of service vulnerability in the HTTP channel due to unbounded allocation of resources without limits.. EPSS estimates a 0.26% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty are affected by a denial of service vulnerability in the HTTP channel due to unbounded allocation of resources without limits.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 8.5.0.0, < 8.5.5.31 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 9.0.0.0, < 9.0.5.29 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 17.0.0.3, < 26.0.0.8 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7281625Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2026-14981?
IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty are affected by a denial of service vulnerability in the HTTP channel due to unbounded allocation of resources without limits.
How severe is CVE-2026-14981?
CVE-2026-14981 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.26% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-14981?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
How Strix Helps
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