IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by a privilege escalation
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-11545 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | ibm |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-09-18 20:17:00 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-09-22 19:32:25 UTC |
| Description | IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information from the administrative console due to missing authorization checks. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 3.7 LOW from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
EPSS: 0.003380000 probability, percentile 0.273420000 (date 2026-09-23)
Problem Types: CWE-862 | CWE-862 CWE-862 Missing Authorization
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Secondary | 3.7 | LOW | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 3.7 | LOW | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | IBM | WebSphere Application Server | affected 8.5 | Not specified |
| CNA | IBM | WebSphere Application Server | affected 9.0 | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7286730 | [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 fix pack that contains the fix for APAR DT496500. For IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional: For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.28: · Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.29 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7285876 (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. Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page.