CVE-2026-9176 IBM WebSphere Application Server prior to 9.0.5.29 and 8.5.5.31 are affected by multiple vulnerabilities
A local attacker can exploit improper authentication controls to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to protected resources in IBM WebSphere Application Server.
- 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-2026-9176?
CVE-2026-9176 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server, published on 10 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 vulnerable to a security bypass due to improper authentication controls. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to protected resources.
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-9176?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Ibm Websphere Application Server.
How do I fix CVE-2026-9176?
No fix has been published for CVE-2026-9176 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2026-9176 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-9176 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Ibm Websphere Application Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cmhg-73x2-j8g7.