CVE-2026-8858

WebSphere Application Server Remote Code Execution

Published Jun 22, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 7.5 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty are vulnerable to remote code execution and denial of service in the WebSphere Web Server Plug-in component. This vulnerability can be exploited when an attacker impersonates the application server and sends crafted responses to the plug-in.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by applying a currently available Web Server Plug-ins interim fix or fix pack that contains the fix for APAR PH71376.   Web Server Plug-ins for IBM WebSphere Application Server (used with either WebSphere Application Server traditional or Liberty): For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.27: · Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Web Server Plug-ins Interim Fix that resolves  PH71376 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273976 --OR-- · Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.28 or later (targeted availability 2Q2026).   For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.29: · Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Web Server Plug-ins Interim Fix that resolves  PH71376 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273976 --OR-- · Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.30 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026).

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History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Title WebSphere Application Server is Affected By Denial of Service, HTTP Request Smuggling, and Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty [, , , , ] WebSphere Application Server Remote Code Execution
First Time appeared Ibm websphere Application Server
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm websphere Application Server
References
Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3, IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty are vulnerable to remote code execution and denial of service in the WebSphere Web Server Plug-in component. This vulnerability can be exploited when an attacker impersonates the application server and sends crafted responses to the plug-in. IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty are vulnerable to remote code execution and denial of service in the WebSphere Web Server Plug-in component. This vulnerability can be exploited when an attacker impersonates the application server and sends crafted responses to the plug-in.
Title IBM i is Affected By Denial of Service, HTTP Request Smuggling, and Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty [, , , , ] WebSphere Application Server is Affected By Denial of Service, HTTP Request Smuggling, and Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty [, , , , ]
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3, IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty are vulnerable to remote code execution and denial of service in the WebSphere Web Server Plug-in component. This vulnerability can be exploited when an attacker impersonates the application server and sends crafted responses to the plug-in.
Title IBM i is Affected By Denial of Service, HTTP Request Smuggling, and Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty [, , , , ]
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm i
Weaknesses CWE-94
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm i
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
ibm
Published
Updated
Jul 9, 2026, 7:54 PM
Reserved
May 18, 2026, 6:06 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 22, 2026, 4:16 PM
Modified
Oct 25, 2026, 11:10 PM