HTTP Request Smuggling in IBM WebSphere Application Server
CVE-2026-11722 Published on September 18, 2026
IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty HTTP Request Smuggling
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0, and IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 are affected by an HTTP request smuggling vulnerability.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-11722 is exploitable 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 and integrity, and no impact on availability.
Weakness Type
What is a HTTP Request Smuggling Vulnerability?
When malformed or abnormal HTTP requests are interpreted by one or more entities in the data flow between the user and the web server, such as a proxy or firewall, they can be interpreted inconsistently, allowing the attacker to "smuggle" a request to one device without the other device being aware of it.
CVE-2026-11722 has been classified to as a HTTP Request Smuggling vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-11722
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Affected Versions
IBM WebSphere Application Server:- Version 9.0 is affected.
- Version 8.5 is affected.
- Version 17.0.0.3, <= 26.0.0.5 is affected.
Exploit Probability
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