IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by an authentication bypass vulnerability
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-10845 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | ibm |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-06-22 16:16:32 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-06-22 18:16:30 UTC |
| Description | IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to JAX-WS applications. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 7.3 HIGH from ADP
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Problem Types: CWE-287 | CWE-287 CWE-287 Improper Authentication
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | ADP | DECLARED | 7.3 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
| 3.1 | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | Secondary | 7.3 | HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | IBM | WebSphere Application Server | affected 8.5.0 7.0.2 Interim Fix 035 semver | Not specified |
| CNA | IBM | WebSphere Application Server | affected 9.0.0 7.0.3 Interim Fix 017 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7276597 | [email protected] | www.ibm.com | |
| CVE Program record | CVE.ORG | www.cve.org | canonical |
| NVD vulnerability detail | NVD | nvd.nist.gov | canonical, analysis |
Additional Advisory Data
Solutions
CNA: IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by applying a currently available interim fix or fix pack that contains the fix for APAR PH71648. 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 PH71648 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7276411 --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 PH71648 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7276411 --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.