Denial of Service Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server
CVE-2026-14981

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Websphere Application Server
Websphere Application Server - Liberty
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 July 2026

What is CVE-2026-14981?

A vulnerability exists in IBM WebSphere Application Server affecting versions 9.0 and 8.5 along with Liberty versions 17.0.0.3 to 26.0.0.7. This issue arises due to the unbounded allocation of resources in the HTTP channel, potentially leading to service disruption. Adequate measures should be taken to mitigate these risks, including applying the latest patches and monitoring system performance for unusual behavior.

Affected Version(s)

WebSphere Application Server 9.0

WebSphere Application Server 8.5

WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 <= 26.0.0.7

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7281625
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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