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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2026-14446

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to broken access control/privilege escalation in the administrative console.

Vulnerability Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to broken access control/privilege escalation in the administrative console.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmWebsphere Application Server>= 8.5.0.0, < 8.5.5.30

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-306

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-14446?

CVE-2026-14446 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to broken access control/privilege escalation in the administrative console.

How severe is CVE-2026-14446?

CVE-2026-14446 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-14446?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Websphere Application Server.