IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 26.0.0.6 request smuggling

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 26.0.0.6. The impacted element is an unknown function. Performing a manipulation results in request smuggling. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-11806. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server up to 26.0.0.6. This affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a request smuggling vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-444. The product acts as an intermediary HTTP agent (such as a proxy or firewall) in the data flow between two entities such as a client and server, but it does not interpret malformed HTTP requests or responses in ways that are consistent with how the messages will be processed by those entities that are at the ultimate destination. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.6 is affected by an arbitrary file read vulnerability with the restConnector-2.0 feature enabled.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-11806 since 06/09/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Additional levels of successful authentication are necessary for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/01/2026).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.8

VulDB Base Score: 4.7
VulDB Temp Score: 4.5
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CNA Base Score: 7.2
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Request smuggling
CWE: CWE-444
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Timelineinfo

06/09/2026 CVE reserved
07/01/2026 +22 days Advisory disclosed
07/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
07/01/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-11806 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-11806
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-375393

Entryinfo

Created: 07/01/2026 10:04
Changes: 07/01/2026 10:04 (62)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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