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CVE-2026-16192: IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 is affected by a denial of service vulner

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HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2026-16192 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting websphere application server. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 is affected by a denial of service vulnerability when the restConnector-2.0 feature is enabled.

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.1 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-674
Published2026-07-28
Last modified2026-10-23
Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-10-23 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

ibm websphere application server UPGRADE
Affected: >= 17.0.0.3 and < 26.0.0.9
Fixed in: 26.0.0.9
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 17.0.0.3
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy websphere-application-server || rpm -q websphere-application-server || websphere-application-server --version
2. UPGRADE to 26.0.0.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade websphere-application-server
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade websphere-application-server
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 17.0.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison websphere-application-server sudo apt install websphere-application-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_17.0.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold websphere-application-server
3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list websphere-application-server sudo dnf downgrade websphere-application-server-<VERSION_BEFORE_17.0.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add websphere-application-server
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-16192?

websphere application server: upgrade to 26.0.0.9. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-16192 being exploited?

CVE-2026-16192 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-16192 affect?

CVE-2026-16192 affects websphere application server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 is affected by a denial of service vulnerability when the restConnector-2.0 feature is enabled.

How urgent is CVE-2026-16192?

Priority 32/100. High severity

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