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CVE-2026-9176: IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to a security bypass due to improper authenticatio

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MEDIUM 6.7UPGRADE

CVE-2026-9176 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.7) 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 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.

Why this priority

  • No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score6.7 (Medium)
Attack vectorLocal
Attack complexityHigh
Privileges neededNone
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance0.2% (top 94%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-94
Published2026-09-10
Last modified2026-09-15
Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

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Last updated 2026-09-15 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

ibm websphere application server UPGRADE
Affected: >= 8.5.0.0 and < 8.5.5.31 · >= 9.0.0.0 and < 9.0.5.29
Fixed in: 8.5.5.31, 9.0.5.29
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.5.0.0
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy websphere-application-server || rpm -q websphere-application-server || websphere-application-server --version
2. UPGRADE to 8.5.5.31 (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 8.5.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison websphere-application-server sudo apt install websphere-application-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.5.0.0> 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_8.5.0.0> 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-2026-9176?

websphere application server: upgrade to 8.5.5.31, 9.0.5.29. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-9176 being exploited?

CVE-2026-9176 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-2026-9176 affect?

CVE-2026-9176 affects websphere application server. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.7). 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 res

How urgent is CVE-2026-9176?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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