CVE-2026-14446: IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by a privilege escalation

Published Jul 28, 2026
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to broken access control/privilege escalation in the administrative console.

Other sources

IBM WebSphere Application Server is vulnerable to broken access control/privilege escalation in the administrative console.

— IBM

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0=9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5=8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=8.5.0.0<8.5.5.30
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=9.0.0.0<9.0.5.28

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional 8.5 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.5.5.31Patch DT496500
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional 9.0 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.5.29Patch DT496500
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch DT496500

Event History

Jul 28, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:52 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-14446?

The severity of CVE-2026-14446 is rated as critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

2

What does CVE-2026-14446 affect?

CVE-2026-14446 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-14446?

CVE-2026-14446 is classified as a privilege escalation vulnerability due to broken access control.

4

How do I fix CVE-2026-14446?

To fix CVE-2026-14446, update your IBM WebSphere Application Server to the latest patched version provided by IBM.

5

What are the risks associated with CVE-2026-14446?

The risks associated with CVE-2026-14446 include unauthorized access to sensitive administrative functions, potentially compromising system integrity.

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