Timing-Window Security Bypass in IBM WSAS Liberty 22.0.0.11-26.0.0.5
CVE-2026-5516 Published on May 27, 2026

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty is affected by a security bypass vulnerability
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 22.0.0.11 through 26.0.0.5 IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty could allow a remote attacker to bypass security under limited conditions by exploiting a specific timing window.

Vendor Advisory NVD

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2026-5516 is exploitable with network access, and requires user privileges. 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 high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.

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

Products Associated with CVE-2026-5516

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Affected Versions

IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty: