CVE-2026-9072

Name: CVE-2026-9072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2026-06-22T16:16:43.5+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 24, 2026

CVE-2026-9072 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty - when using Intelligent Management with the WebSphere WebServer Plug-in component - are vulnerable to remote code execution and denial of service. This vulnerability can be exploited when an attacker impersonates backend servers and sends crafted responses to the plug-in.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty - when using Intelligent Management with the WebSphere WebServer Plug-in component - are vulnerable to remote code execution and denial of service. This vulnerability can be exploited when an attacker impersonates backend servers and sends crafted responses to the plug-in.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	I	>= 7.3, <= 7.6

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7277344Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 22, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 24, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-9072?

How severe is CVE-2026-9072?

CVE-2026-9072 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-9072?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2026-9072?

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Source: NVD / NIST