CVE-2026-15412: IBM WebSphere Application Server vulnerability

Published Sep 8, 2026
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty could allow a remote attacker to conduct phishing attacks, using an open redirect attack. By persuading a victim to visit a specially crafted Web site, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to spoof the URL displayed to redirect a user to a malicious Web site that would appear to be trusted. This could allow the attacker to obtain highly sensitive information or conduct further attacks against the victim.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=9.0
IBM WebSphere Application Server<=8.5

Event History

Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker needs to persuade a victim to visit a specially crafted website. Exploitation relies on redirecting the victim to a malicious site while making it appear trusted.

2

Who is directly targeted by this vulnerability?

The direct target is a user who can be lured into following the crafted link or visiting the attacker-controlled website. The attacker may then seek sensitive information from that victim or use the redirect as part of further attacks.

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