CVE-2026-16184

IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by an authentication bypass

Published Jul 28, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication by sending a crafted unauthenticated request.

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 DT496677. For IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional: For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.28: · Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Interim Fix that resolves DT496677 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7281577 --OR-- · Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.29 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026).  For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.30: · Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Interim Fix that resolves DT496677 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7281577 --OR-- · Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.31 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026).  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
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 allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication by sending a crafted unauthenticated request.
Title IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by an authentication bypass
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm websphere Application Server
Weaknesses CWE-862
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': 7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
ibm
Published
Updated
Jul 29, 2026, 12:38 PM
Reserved
Jul 18, 2026, 12:53 AM
Status
Analyzed
Published
Jul 28, 2026, 8:17 PM
Modified
Oct 23, 2026, 11:10 PM