CVE-2026-10842 Security feature bypass in WebSphere Application Server

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass security constraints in IBM WebSphere Application Server, requiring administrators to apply vendor patches.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-10842?

CVE-2026-10842 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 30 Jul 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5, and 9.0 and IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.7 Traditional and Liberty could allow a remote attacker to bypass security constraints.

Weakness: CWE-289

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-10842?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.

How do I fix CVE-2026-10842?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-10842 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-10842 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-10842 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Websphere Application Server vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xhv7-44rm-j43c.

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