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HIGH · 7.0

CVE-2026-16184

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication by sending a crafted unauthenticated request.

Vulnerability Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication by sending a crafted unauthenticated request.

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmWebsphere Application Server>= 8.5.0.0, < 8.5.5.31

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16184?

CVE-2026-16184 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication by sending a crafted unauthenticated request.

How severe is CVE-2026-16184?

CVE-2026-16184 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16184?

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