CVE-2026-8835

IBM HTTP Server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities

Published May 26, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.3 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
IBM HTTP Server 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to invalid pointer dereference. A privileged user, authenticated to the Administration Server, could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or cause a denial of service.

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 PH71265.For IBM HTTP Server used by IBM WebSphere Application Server: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 PH71265--OR--· Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.29 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026). 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 PH71265--OR--· Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.30 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026). Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page.Important NoteIBM strongly suggests that all System z customers be subscribed to the System z Security Portal to receive the latest critical System z security and integrity service. If you are not subscribed, see the instructions on the System z Security web site. Security and integrity APARs and associated fixes will be posted to this portal. IBM suggests reviewing the CVSS scores and applying all security or integrity fixes as soon as possible to minimize any potential risk.

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Ibm aix
Ibm z\/os
Linux
Linux linux Kernel
Microsoft
Microsoft windows
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:z\/os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm aix
Ibm z\/os
Linux
Linux linux Kernel
Microsoft
Microsoft windows
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 HTTP Server 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to invalid pointer dereference. A privileged user, authenticated to the Administration Server, could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or cause a denial of service.
Title IBM HTTP Server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm http Server
Weaknesses CWE-822
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:http_server:8.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:http_server:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:http_server:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:http_server:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm http Server
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
ibm
Published
Updated
May 26, 2026, 6:52 PM
Reserved
May 18, 2026, 2:10 PM
Status
Analyzed
Published
May 26, 2026, 6:16 PM
Modified
Jul 23, 2026, 11:10 AM