IBM WAS 8.5/9.0 Auth Bypass -> Admin Impersonation
CVE-2026-95680 Published on October 13, 2026
IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by an authorization bypass
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5, and 9.0 could allow an authenticated attacker to bypass authorization leading to administrative impersonation across the cell.
Vulnerability Analysis
Attack Vector:
ADJACENT_NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
LOW
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
HIGH
Weakness Type
What is an authentification Vulnerability?
When an actor claims to have a given identity, the software does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.
CVE-2026-95680 has been classified to as an authentification vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-95680
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Affected Versions
IBM WebSphere Application Server:- Version 8.5 is affected.
- Version 9.0 is affected.