CVE-2026-8620
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CVE-2026-8620 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Web Server Plug-ins for WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Liberty 8.5, 9.0 IBM WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Application Server Liberty are vulnerable to HTTP request smuggling in the Web Server Plug-ins through a specially crafted request.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Web Server Plug-ins for WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Liberty 8.5, 9.0 IBM WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Application Server Liberty are vulnerable to HTTP request smuggling in the Web Server Plug-ins through a specially crafted request.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 8.5.0.0, < 8.5.5.30 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 9.0.0.0, < 9.0.5.28 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7274072Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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