CVE-2026-16185: IBM WebSphere Application Server prior to 9.0.5.29 and 8.5.5.31 are affected by multiple vulnerabilities

Published Sep 8, 2026
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication on an admin console servlet.

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IBM WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication on an admin console servlet.

— IBM

Affected Software

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

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 8.5.5.31
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 9.0.5.29Patch SB0030823

Event History

Sep 8, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 14, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:57 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

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