CVE-2026-8850 IBM HTTP Server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities
Attackers can cause a denial of service in IBM HTTP Server by exploiting a null pointer dereference in the optional mod_ibm_upload module.
- 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-2026-8850?
CVE-2026-8850 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM HTTP Server, published on 26 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM HTTP Server 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to denial of service via the optional module mod_ibm_upload.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-8850?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Http Server.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8850?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-8850 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-8850 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-8850 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in IBM HTTP Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f24c-2c3h-f7jx.