CVE-2026-9176
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CVE-2026-9176 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to a security bypass due to improper authentication controls. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to protected resources.. EPSS estimates a 0.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to a security bypass due to improper authentication controls. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to protected resources.
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 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7286610Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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