CVE-2026-8646
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CVE-2026-8646 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and 8.5 and IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.6 are vulnerable to HTTP request smuggling. A remote attacker could smuggle a specially crafted request to the application server thereby allowing the attacker to bypass security controls, spoof identity, escalate privilege, and expose sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and 8.5 and IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.6 are vulnerable to HTTP request smuggling. A remote attacker could smuggle a specially crafted request to the application server thereby allowing the attacker to bypass security controls, spoof identity, escalate privilege, and expose sensitive information.
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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, < 9.0.5.29 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | >= 17.0.0.3, < 26.0.0.7 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7276579Vendor Advisory
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