CVE-2026-95680
HighCVSS 8.0Summary
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could allow an authenticated attacker to bypass authorization leading to administrative impersonation across the cell.
Risk Assessment
An authenticated attacker could gain administrative privileges and take control of the entire WebSphere cell, threatening the integrity and confidentiality of the application environment.
Recommendation
Apply available IBM fixes for WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 and review and restrict privileges of authenticated accounts.
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Original NVD description (English source)
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5, and 9.0 could allow an authenticated attacker to bypass authorization leading to administrative impersonation across the cell.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS