IBM WebSphere App Server 8.5/9.0 Auth Bypass in Admin Console
CVE-2026-11545 Published on September 18, 2026
IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by a privilege escalation
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information from the administrative console due to missing authorization checks.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-11545 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality, a small impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action.
CVE-2026-11545 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-11545
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Affected Versions
IBM WebSphere Application Server:- Version 8.5 is affected.
- Version 9.0 is affected.