Access Control and Privilege Escalation Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server

CVE-2026-14446

What is CVE-2026-14446?

IBM WebSphere Application Server, versions 9.0 and 8.5, are susceptible to a vulnerability that allows for broken access control and privilege escalation within the administrative console. This weakness can potentially allow an attacker to gain unauthorized access and perform administrative tasks, which poses a significant risk to the integrity and security of the applications running on the platform. Users are advised to implement the recommended patches and monitor their systems closely.

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