CVE-2026-9072 WebSphere Application Server Remote Code Execution
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service by impersonating backend servers in WebSphere Intelligent Management configurations.
- 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-2026-9072?
CVE-2026-9072 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Ibm I, published on 22 Jun 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty - when using Intelligent Management with the WebSphere WebServer Plug-in component - are vulnerable to remote code execution and denial of service. This vulnerability can be exploited when an attacker impersonates backend servers and sends crafted responses to the plug-in.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-9072?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm I.
How do I fix CVE-2026-9072?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-9072 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2026-9072 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-9072 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-m4cj-h36g-cxjg.