CVE-2026-14528: IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by an unsafe deserialization and exposure of sensitive information

Published Jul 28, 2026
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 traditional could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.

Other sources

IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information.

IBM

Affected Software

6 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.5
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=8.5.0.0<8.5.5.31
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=9.0.0.0<9.0.5.29

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 8.5.5.31
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 9.0.5.29
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch PH72166

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·08:37 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:37 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:17 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-2026-14528?

The severity of CVE-2026-14528 is rated high with a score of 7.4.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-14528?

To fix CVE-2026-14528, apply the recommended patches and updates from IBM for WebSphere Application Server.

3

What types of information can be exposed due to CVE-2026-14528?

CVE-2026-14528 can lead to exposure of sensitive information from the IBM WebSphere Application Server.

4

Which versions of IBM WebSphere Application Server are affected by CVE-2026-14528?

CVE-2026-14528 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5 traditional.

5

What attack vectors are associated with CVE-2026-14528?

CVE-2026-14528 can be exploited by a remote attacker with no authentication required to obtain sensitive information.

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