CVE-2026-95695: IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 20.0.0.12 through 26.0.0.10 could allow a remote attacker to bypass

Routine

HIGH 7.4REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-95695 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.4) 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 20.0.0.12 through 26.0.0.10 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions due to incorrect authorization.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.4 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-863
Published	2026-10-13
Last modified	2026-10-22

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-10-22 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-10-13Published CVE record published
2026-10-22 17:34 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm websphere application server UPGRADE

Affected: >= 20.0.0.12 and < 26.0.0.11

Fixed in: 26.0.0.11

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 20.0.0.12

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy websphere-application-server || rpm -q websphere-application-server || websphere-application-server --version

2. UPGRADE to 26.0.0.11 (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 20.0.0.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison websphere-application-server sudo apt install websphere-application-server=<VERSION_BEFORE_20.0.0.12> 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_20.0.0.12> 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.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · wasmedge · FIXED · 0.18.1-1.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-4c27216e39 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-4c27216e39

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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-2026-95695?

websphere application server: upgrade to 26.0.0.11. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-95695 being exploited?

CVE-2026-95695 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-2026-95695 affect?

CVE-2026-95695 affects websphere application server. Severity is high (CVSS 7.4). IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 20.0.0.12 through 26.0.0.10 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions due to incorrect authorization.

How urgent is CVE-2026-95695?

Priority 37/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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