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Full vulnerability report · 2026
CVE-2026-15412High confidence

IBM WebSphere Application Server prior to 9.0.5.29 and 8.5.5.31 are affected by multiple vulnerabilities

IBM · WebSphere Application Server

6.5MediumCVSS 3.1
Recommended action
Scheduled

Medium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.

Patch available
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Operational reassessment

Published severity in operational context

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Published severityMediumOperational priority:Medium, unchanged from published severity.unchanged

Evidence used

  • No CISA KEV confirmation is currently recorded.
  • The selected CVSS metric records a network-reachable, unauthenticated path with no user interaction.
  • EPSS is 0.23% for the current model date.

Compensating controls

  • Validate the affected product branch and deploy the verified fixed release.
  • Restrict the affected network interface to trusted sources where business-safe.
  • Monitor vendor guidance and exploitation sources for a material change.

Verification

  1. Confirm that the asset runs IBM WebSphere Application Server and falls inside the recorded affected range.
  2. Verify the installed build against the product-specific fixed version after deployment.
  3. Validate exposure, authentication requirements and compensating controls in the actual environment.
  4. Reopen this reassessment when CVSS, KEV, EPSS, exploit evidence or remediation changes.
Mitigation target: As exposure requiresRemediation target: Within 365 days

This automated reassessment organises public evidence. It does not know asset exposure, business impact or control effectiveness and does not replace CVSS or a human risk decision.

Optional official sources

National CERT insights
?CERT means Computer Emergency Response Team; CSIRT is the closely related term Computer Security Incident Response Team.

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Official European source

ENISA European Vulnerability Database

Official EUVD identifiers, advisory evidence and known-exploited context. Missing fields are not treated as evidence of low risk.

1 current
ENISA EUVD identifier

EUVD-2026-78067

No EUVD known-exploited evidence

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 and IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.

EUVD state
Present in the current official mapping
Known exploitation
Not present in the current ENISA EUVD known-exploited dataset. This is not proof of no exploitation.
ENISA score
6.5 · CVSS 3.1
Advisory evidence
No linked advisory details stored yet
Recommended actionScheduled

Medium technical severity with no CISA KEV confirmation; remediate through the normal risk-based patch cycle unless local exposure raises the priority.

Patch available
01

What, why and how

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 and IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.

What

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 and IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.

Why

The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may obtain information outside the intended access boundary.

What

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 and IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.

Why

The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.

How

An attacker operating through a network path may attempt exploitation without authentication or user interaction. If successful, the issue may obtain information outside the intended access boundary.

02

Exploit reality and attack path

CVSS severity, EPSS forecast probability, public exploit material and CISA-confirmed exploitation are separate signals.

Observed exploitation
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
No confirmed evidence

No CISA KEV match was present at the last successful refresh. This means no confirmation from that source, not proof of no exploitation.

Public PoC / exploit material
?Confirmed exploitation and public exploit material are separate signals. Attacks can occur without public proof-of-concept or exploit code.
None recorded

No exploit-tagged reference or CISA SSVC proof-of-concept state is currently recorded. Research may still exist outside the structured feeds.

Likely attack path
a network path → URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect') → obtain information outside the intended access boundary
Attack surface
Network
Privileges required
None: unauthenticated exploitation is possible
User interaction
None
Attack complexity
Low: no specialised conditions are recorded
Security boundary
Unchanged: impact remains within the vulnerable component's security authority
Weakness
?CWE means Common Weakness Enumeration: a standard category for the underlying weakness.
CWE-601 ↗

CWE-601: URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect'). The web application accepts a user-controlled input that specifies a link to an external site, and uses that link in a redirect.

CVSS vector
?CVSS means Common Vulnerability Scoring System. The vector records the metric values used to calculate technical severity.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Common Vulnerability Scoring System 3.1: the compact vector below is decoded into plain language.

AVNetworkAttack vector: The vulnerable component can be reached over a network.ACLowAttack complexity: No specialised conditions are required beyond attacker-controlled input.PRNonePrivileges required: The attacker does not need an account or existing privileges.UINoneUser interaction: No action by another user is required.SUnchangedScope: The security impact remains within the vulnerable component's authority.CLowConfidentiality impact: A successful attack can cause a limited loss.ILowIntegrity impact: A successful attack can cause a limited loss.ANoneAvailability impact: No direct loss is represented by this metric.
Post-exploitation / living off the land
No specific living-off-the-land technique is confirmed in the structured sources. Monitor normal administration tools for activity inconsistent with the affected service's baseline.
NetworkUnauthenticatedCWE-601
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Official authority intelligence

Only matched European and national findings are included. Language selectors and unavailable sources are omitted.

ENISA EUVD · EUVD-2026-78067Official EUVD mapping

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 and IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.

Official EUVD record ↗
BSI · German · WID-SEC-2026-3255IBM WebSphere Application Server: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in IBM WebSphere Application Server ausnutzen, um Sicherheitsmaßnahmen zu umgehen, Berechtigungen zu erweitern, vertrauliche Informationen offenzulegen, Daten zu manipulieren, Cross-Site-Scripting-Angriffe durchzuführen oder Denial-of-Service-Zustände herbeizuführen.

Official advisory ↗
BSI · German · WID-SEC-2026-3275IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty: Mehrere Schwachstellen

Ein Angreifer kann mehrere Schwachstellen in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty ausnutzen, um einen Denial of Service Angriff durchzuführen, um Sicherheitsvorkehrungen zu umgehen, Daten zu manipulieren und Informationen offenzulegen.

Official advisory ↗
CERT-FR · French · CERTFR-2026-AVI-1206Multiples vulnérabilités dans les produits IBM

d?id=CVE-2026-13321 Référence CVE CVE-2026-14257 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-14257 Référence CVE CVE-2026-14742 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-14742 Référence CVE CVE-2026-14981 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-14981 Référence CVE CVE-2026-15057 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-15057 Référence CVE CVE-2026-15064 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-15064 Référence CVE CVE-2026-15325 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-15325 Référence CVE CVE-2026-15328 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-15328 Référence CVE CVE-2026-15396 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-15396 Référence CVE CVE-2026-15412 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-15412 Référence CVE CVE-2026-1561 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-1561 Référence CVE CVE-2026-15634 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-15634 Référence CVE CVE-2026-16243 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-16243 Référence CVE CVE-2026-16439 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-16439 Référence CVE CVE-2026-16441 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-16441 Référence CVE CVE-2026-19290 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-19290 Référence CVE CVE-2026-22007 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-22007 Référence CVE CVE-2026-22008 https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CV

Official advisory ↗
03

Patch and workaround

Operational remediation based on structured source evidence.

Status
?Patch availability is based on structured fixed-version fields and authoritative update references. If no fix is verified, check the vendor advisory before making a change.
Patch available
Affected
WebSphere Application Server: 9.0, 8.5
Fixed
Action
Review the linked authoritative reference and apply the recorded fixed release appropriate to the affected product branch.
Workaround
No verified workaround is recorded. If business-safe, reduce exposure to the affected interface and allow only trusted sources until authoritative guidance is available.
04

Evidence and provenance

Published 14 Sept 2026 · Last source change 15 Sept 2026, 17:31 UTC · CWE-601 · URL Redirection to Untrusted Site ('Open Redirect')

CVE recordCVE.org · 5.2
CVSS sourceCNA
EPSS source
?The date BlackTree first stored a score for this CVE from the daily FIRST EPSS feed.
FIRST · tracked since 2026-09-15
European sourceENISA EUVD · EUVD-2026-78067
Product sourceCNA
Remediation sourceCVE/CNA references
CWE sourceCNA
NVD statusNVD awaiting enrichment

Core structured fields are present and their contributing authorities are shown above.

Material change intelligence

What changed after publication

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  1. ENISA EUVD mappingEUVD-2026-78067 was added to the official ENISA EUVD mapping for this CVE.
    Before
    not recorded
    After
    {"euvdId":"EUVD-2026-78067"}
    ENISA EUVD ↗
  2. Catalogue recordCVE added to the BlackTree catalogue.
    CNA ↗
  3. Vendor guidanceAuthoritative vendor guidance changed: added remediation: ibm.com/7286610.
    Before
    no authoritative guidance recorded
    After
    remediation: ibm.com/7286610
    CNA ↗
  4. Affected versionsThe structured affected or fixed version information changed.
    Before
    WebSphere Application Server: 9.0, 8.5 · Fixed: No fixed version is explicitly recorded in the structured CVE data.
    After
    WebSphere Application Server: 9.0, 8.5 · Fixed: IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerabilities now by applying the fix pack(s) listed below.; For IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional:; For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.28:; · Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.29 SB0030823 (availability September 2026) or later fix pack.; For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.30:; · Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.31 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7285869 (availability September 2026) or later fix pack.
    CNA ↗
  5. Remediation statusRemediation status changed from Awaiting fix to Patch available.
    Before
    Awaiting fix
    After
    Patch available
    CNA ↗
Material fields only · duplicate refreshes suppressed · history retained for the configured operational retention period
CVE published
Fixed release or patch reference recorded
ENISA EUVD · EUVD-2026-78067↗CVE authority or vendor reference↗Official CVE record (CNA and ADP data)↗NVD record↗
Technical terms and abbreviations used in this report
CVE
Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures: the public identifier for one disclosed vulnerability.
CVSS
Common Vulnerability Scoring System: a technical severity framework; it is not patching priority by itself.
EPSS
Exploit Prediction Scoring System: FIRST's estimate of the probability that exploitation activity will be observed in the next 30 days; it is a forecast, not confirmation.
CWE
Common Weakness Enumeration: the standard category describing the underlying software or hardware weakness.
CNA
CVE Numbering Authority: an organisation authorised to assign and publish CVE records.
CISA ADP
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Authorized Data Publisher: structured enrichment added to a CVE record.
NVD
National Vulnerability Database: NIST's enrichment service for CVE records.
CERT / CSIRT
A computer security incident response team that publishes warnings or coordinates incident response.
PoC
Proof of concept: public material that demonstrates or helps reproduce exploitation.
CSAF
Common Security Advisory Framework: a machine-readable format for security advisories.
LoTL
Living off the land: abuse of legitimate tools or system functions during an attack.
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