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HIGH · 7.5

CVE-2026-8854

IBM HTTP Server 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to denial of service via the optional module mod_mem_cache.

Vulnerability Description

IBM HTTP Server 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to denial of service via the optional module mod_mem_cache.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IbmHttp Server>= 8.5.0.0, < 8.5.5.30
IbmAix-
IbmZ\/Os-
LinuxLinux Kernel-
MicrosoftWindows-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-825

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-8854?

CVE-2026-8854 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). IBM HTTP Server 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to denial of service via the optional module mod_mem_cache.

How severe is CVE-2026-8854?

CVE-2026-8854 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8854?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Ibm Http Server, Ibm Aix, Ibm Z\/Os, Linux Linux Kernel, Microsoft Windows.