CVE-2025-13333

IBM WebSphere Application Server could provide weaker than expected security

Published Feb 17, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 4.4 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could provide weaker than expected security during system administration of security settings.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by applying a currently available interim fix or fix pack that contains the fix for APAR PH68976. Attention: After installing the interim fix or fixpack, please follow the additional instructions provided in the interim fix link referenced below to complete the remediation.  For IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional: For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.26: · Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Interim Fix that resolves PH68976 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7260117  and carefully follow the instructions for steps required after fix installation. --OR-- · Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.27 or later (targeted availability 1Q2026) and carefully follow the instructions in PH68976 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7260117  for steps required after fixpack installation. For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.29: · Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Interim Fix that resolves PH68976 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7260117  and carefully follow the instructions for steps required after fix installation. --OR-- · Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.30 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026) and carefully follow the instructions in PH68976 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7260117  for steps required after fixpack installation. Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page.

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Advisories

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.0.0:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:9.0.0.0:*:*:*:-:*:*:*
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could provide weaker than expected security during system administration of security settings.
Title IBM WebSphere Application Server could provide weaker than expected security
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm websphere Application Server
Weaknesses CWE-358
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm websphere Application Server
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
ibm
Published
Updated
Feb 18, 2026, 8:41 PM
Reserved
Nov 17, 2025, 7:53 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Feb 17, 2026, 11:16 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 8:33 AM