CVE-2025-27907: IBM WebSphere Application Server server-side request forgery

Published Apr 22, 2025
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). This may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks.

Other sources

IBM WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF). This may allow an authenticated attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, potentially leading to network enumeration or facilitating other attacks.

IBM

Affected Software

11 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.5
All of the following
Any of the following
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=8.5<8.5.5.28
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=9.0<9.0.5.24
Any of the following
HP HP-UX
IBM AIX
IBM i
IBM Z\/os
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
Oracle Solaris

Event History

Apr 22, 2025
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:20 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:20 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-27907?

The severity of CVE-2025-27907 is considered high due to its potential for exploiting server-side request forgery.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-27907?

To fix CVE-2025-27907, apply the latest patches provided by IBM for WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-27907?

CVE-2025-27907 affects users of IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.5 and 9.0, particularly those using the Feature Pack for Web Services.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2025-27907 facilitate?

CVE-2025-27907 can facilitate unauthorized network enumeration and may lead to further attacks by allowing attackers to send requests from the vulnerable system.

5

Is CVE-2025-27907 exploitable remotely?

Yes, CVE-2025-27907 is exploitable remotely by authenticated attackers on the affected IBM WebSphere Application Server.

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