IBM WAS Liberty 17.0.0.3-26.0.0.9 Privilege Escalation via restConnector-2.0
CVE-2026-11713 Published on October 13, 2026
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Incorrect Authorization
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.9 is affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability with the restConnector-2.0 feature enabled.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-11713 can be exploited with network access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is an AuthZ Vulnerability?
The software performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.
CVE-2026-11713 has been classified to as an AuthZ vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-11713
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Affected Versions
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty:- Version 17.0.0.3, <= 26.0.0.9 is affected.