IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty is affected by a security bypass vulnerability
Summary
| CVE | CVE-2026-5516 |
|---|---|
| State | PUBLISHED |
| Assigner | ibm |
| Source Priority | CVE Program / NVD first with legacy fallback |
| Published | 2026-05-27 14:17:34 UTC |
| Updated | 2026-05-27 14:53:51 UTC |
| Description | IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 22.0.0.11 through 26.0.0.5 IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty could allow a remote attacker to bypass security under limited conditions by exploiting a specific timing window. |
Risk And Classification
Primary CVSS: v3.1 4.4 MEDIUM from [email protected]
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS: 0.000370000 probability, percentile 0.114490000 (date 2026-05-29)
| Version | Source | Type | Score | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.1 | [email protected] | Primary | 4.4 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| 3.1 | CNA | CVSS | 4.4 | MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
CVSS v3.1 Breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Vendor Declared Affected Products
| Source | Vendor | Product | Version | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | IBM | WebSphere Application Server - Liberty | affected 22.0.0.11 26.0.0.5 semver | Not specified |
References
| Reference | Source | Link | Tags |
|---|---|---|---|
| www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273425 | [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 PH70798. To determine if a feature is enabled for IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty, refer to How to determine if Liberty is using a specific feature https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6553910 . For IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 22.0.0.11 - 26.0.0.5 using the appSecurity-3.0, appSecurity-4.0 or appSecurity-5.0 feature(s): · Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Interim Fix that resolves PH70798 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273239 --OR-- · Apply Liberty Fix Pack 26.0.0.6 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026). Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page.