CVE-2026-16192: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty is affected by a denial of service

Published Jul 28, 2026
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 is affected by a denial of service vulnerability when the restConnector-2.0 feature is enabled.

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty<=17.0.0.3 - 26.0.0.8
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=17.0.0.3<26.0.0.9

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 26.0.0.9Patch DT496294
  2. Upgrade

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

    Patch DT496294

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·07:47 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:47 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-16192?

The severity of CVE-2026-16192 is high with a score of 7.1.

2

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-16192?

CVE-2026-16192 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty versions 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 with the restConnector-2.0 feature enabled.

3

How do I fix CVE-2026-16192?

To mitigate CVE-2026-16192, disable the restConnector-2.0 feature in your IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty configuration.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-16192?

CVE-2026-16192 is categorized as a denial of service vulnerability.

5

When was CVE-2026-16192 published?

CVE-2026-16192 was published on July 28, 2026.

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