HIGH · 8.1

CVE-2026-8855

IBM HTTP Server 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to remote code execution and denial of service in configurations with TLS mutual authentication (client authentication).

Vulnerability Description

IBM HTTP Server 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to remote code execution and denial of service in configurations with TLS mutual authentication (client authentication).

CVSS Score

8.1

HIGH

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

Affected Products

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

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-8855?

CVE-2026-8855 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). IBM HTTP Server 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to remote code execution and denial of service in configurations with TLS mutual authentication (client authentication).

How severe is CVE-2026-8855?

CVE-2026-8855 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-8855?

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.