IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 ND Collective Controller is affected by a path-segment injection vulnerability in the collective routing mechanism.
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For IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 - 26.0.0.8 using the collectiveController-1.0 feature(s):
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Interim Fix that resolves DT496531
--OR--
· Apply Liberty Fix Pack 26.0.0.9 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026).
Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page.