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Critical· 9.4

CVE-2026-14529

A critical flaw in IBM WebSphere Application Server allows attackers to trick the server into making arbitrary requests to internal or external resources. The vulnerability exists when the SIP container feature is enabled and can be exploited without authentication or user interaction.

publishedJul 29, 2026
last modifiedJul 30, 2026
sourcesNVD
severity · cvss
9.4
critical · how bad it is
exploitation · epss
n/a
chance of exploitation in 30 days
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counting…on Sep 12, 2026

No official fix yet. If none appears within 45 days of first tracking, this entry is removed automatically.

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Who is affected

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, 8.5, and IBM WebSphere Application Server – Liberty versions 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 when the SIP container (sipServlet-1.1) feature is enabled.

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Real-world impact

An attacker could use the flaw to make the server reach internal services, exfiltrate data, or perform denial‑of‑service actions against internal systems.

03

Why this severity

The CVSS score of 9.4 reflects that the flaw is network‑based, requires no privileges, and can compromise confidentiality and integrity of data. The vector shows no user interaction is needed, and the impact is high for confidentiality and integrity, with a moderate impact on availability.

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What to do about it

no official fix yet

No official fix or mitigation is documented in the sources yet. Monitor the vendor advisory and apply the patch as soon as it is released.

No fix documented in sources

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Timeline

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How it’s attacked

Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone needed
ScopeUnchanged
Confidentiality impactHigh
Integrity impactHigh
Availability impactLow
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References & advisories

(ai-assisted) A model wrote this summary from the official data, so double-check it against the source before you act on it. Read the official advisory →