CVE-2026-16190 IBM WebSphere Application Server prior to 9.0.5.29 and 8.5.5.31 are affected by multiple vulnerabilities
Attackers can bypass authorization controls in IBM WebSphere Application Server, potentially accessing restricted resources without proper permissions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2026-16190?
CVE-2026-16190 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server, published on 14 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is affected by an authorization bypass vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-16190?
How do I fix CVE-2026-16190?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-16190 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2026-16190 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-16190 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7992-f377-jfjr.