CVE-2026-5516
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CVE-2026-5516 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.9/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 22.0.0.11 through 26.0.0.5 IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty could allow a remote attacker to bypass security under limited conditions by exploiting a specific timing window.. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 22.0.0.11 through 26.0.0.5 IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty could allow a remote attacker to bypass security under limited conditions by exploiting a specific timing window.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 22.0.0.11, <= 26.0.0.5 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273425Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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