Answer in brief
CVE-2026-16184 records a High severity (CVSS 7.0) vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by an authentication bypass. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. The current feed maps IBM/WebSphere Application Server (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
Analysis pending evidence review
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CVSS is 7.0. The current sources do not mark it as known exploited. Treat this as a source-backed prioritization signal, not a statement about your environment.
Analysis status
Analysis pending evidence review
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The current feed maps IBM/WebSphere Application Server (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.
| Package | Affected range | Fixed version |
|---|---|---|
| IBM/WebSphere Application Servergeneric | 9.0 || 8.5 | Not reported |
Published upstream
Jul 28, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordSource modified
Aug 3, 2026
Evidence: source:cvelist:source_dates:source-dates:recordFirst seen by HOL
Aug 3, 2026
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication by sending a crafted unauthenticated request.
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