High · CVSS 8.1CVE-2026-9072

WebSphere Application Server Remote Code ExecutionCVE-2026-9072

Answer in brief

CVE-2026-9072 records a High severity (CVSS 8.1) vulnerability in WebSphere Application Server Remote Code Execution. 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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Published Jun 22, 2026Updated Oct 25, 2026Source checked Nov 5, 2026First seen by HOL Jun 22, 2026Material review Oct 25, 2026

Upstream Advisory

Key facts

Risk: High · CVSS 8.1
Exploitation: Not marked as known exploited
Affected software: 3 mapped packages or products
Fix availability: Not reported

Why this deserves its current priority

CVSS is 8.1. 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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Affected scope and exposure questions

The current feed maps IBM/WebSphere Application Server (generic). Check affected ranges and fixed versions before updating.

Affected products and reported versions
Product	Affected versions	Fixed versions
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i::::::::	Not reported	Not reported
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:-:::::::*	Not reported	Not reported

Mapped affected packages and fixed versions
Package	Affected range	Fixed version
IBM/WebSphere Application Servergeneric	8.5 \|\| 9.0	Not reported

Recommended response

Check inventory. Check lockfiles and deployed manifests for IBM/WebSphere Application Server.
Review the reported fix. Source-reported solution: IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by applying a currently available Web Server Plug-ins interim fix or fix pack that contains the fix for APAR PH71376. Web Server Plug-ins for IBM WebSphere Application Server (used with either WebSphere Application Server traditional or Liberty): For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.27: · Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Web Server Plug-ins Interim Fix that resolves PH71376 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273976 --OR-- · Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.28 or later (targeted availability 2Q2026). For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.29: · Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by interim fix and then apply Web Server Plug-ins Interim Fix that resolves PH71376 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273976 --OR-- · Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.30 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026).

Evidence timeline and material changes

Published upstream
Jun 22, 2026
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Source modified
Oct 25, 2026
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First seen by HOL
Jun 22, 2026

Sources and claim methodology

Upstream source 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.

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