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CVE-2026-16185


IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication on an admin console servlet.


Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a MEDIUM severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 6.4, indicating it requires adjacent network access but requires specific conditions to be met without requiring user interaction and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts limited data confidentiality, limited integrity, and availability (service disruption) for affected systems.

Historical Context

Reported in 2026, this vulnerability emerged during an era marked by increased sophistication in supply chain attacks, cloud infrastructure vulnerabilities, and software-as-a-service (SaaS) security challenges. Security practices during this period emphasized zero-trust architectures, container security, and API protection.


Published

2026-09-14T20:16:39.500

Last Modified

2026-09-16T19:22:22.797

Status

Awaiting Analysis

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 (MEDIUM)

Weaknesses
  • Type: Secondary
    CWE-862

Affected Vendors & Products

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References

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

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