XSS on IBM WAS 9.0/8.5 Admin Console Help System
CVE-2026-11708 Published on June 30, 2026

IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the administrative console's integrated help system.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-11708 is exploitable with network access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.

Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
REQUIRED
Scope:
CHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
NONE

Weakness Type

What is a XSS Vulnerability?

The software does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

CVE-2026-11708 has been classified to as a XSS vulnerability or weakness.


Products Associated with CVE-2026-11708

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Affected Versions

IBM WebSphere Application Server: