Path Traversal Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty
CVE-2025-14914

7.6HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Websphere Application Server Liberty
Vendor
CVE Published:
2 February 2026

What is CVE-2025-14914?

The vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty allows a privileged user to upload a zip archive that contains path traversal sequences. This can lead to the overwriting of files on the server, potentially enabling arbitrary code execution. Such vulnerabilities pose significant risks as they can be exploited to gain unauthorized access and control over the affected server.

Affected Version(s)

WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 <= 26.0.0.1

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7258224
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.6
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
High
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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