IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5/9.0 improper authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5/9.0 and classified as critical. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. Performing a manipulation results in improper authorization. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-95680. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5/9.0. This affects an unknown part. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a improper authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-285. The product does not perform or incorrectly performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5, and 9.0 could allow an authenticated attacker to bypass authorization leading to administrative impersonation across the cell.

The advisory is shared at ibm.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2026-95680 since 09/22/2026. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. 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 10/13/2026). MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1548.002 for this issue.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-98687). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.1

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.3
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CNA Base Score: 8.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Improper authorization
CWE: CWE-285 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

09/22/2026 CVE reserved
10/13/2026 +21 days Advisory disclosed
10/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/13/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: ibm.com

Advisory: ibm.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-95680 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-95680
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-417693
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/13/2026 16:16
Updated: 10/13/2026 17:38
Changes: 10/13/2026 16:16 (61), 10/13/2026 17:38 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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