CVE-2026-95680

IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by an authorization bypass

Published Oct 13, 2026 CVSS 3.1 · 8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5, and 9.0 could allow an authenticated attacker to bypass authorization leading to administrative impersonation across the cell.

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 DT501779. For IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional: For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.29: · Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Interim Fix that resolves DT501779 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7292206 --OR-- · Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.30 or later (targeted availability 4Q2026).  For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.31: · Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Interim Fix that resolves DT501779 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7292206 --OR-- · Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.32 or later (targeted availability 4Q2026).  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': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5, and 9.0 could allow an authenticated attacker to bypass authorization leading to administrative impersonation across the cell.
Title IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by an authorization bypass
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm websphere Application Server
Weaknesses CWE-287
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': 8, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
ibm
Published
Updated
Oct 14, 2026, 3:59 AM
Reserved
Sep 22, 2026, 1:52 PM
Status
Awaiting Analysis
Published
Oct 13, 2026, 2:17 PM
Modified
Oct 14, 2026, 4:18 AM