CVE-2026-16186 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is affected by a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7286610

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-16186?

CVE-2026-16186 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is affected by a reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2026-16186?

CVE-2026-16186 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-16186?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.