Denial of Service Vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty
CVE-2026-16192

7.1HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-16192?

A vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty allows for a denial of service attack when the restConnector-2.0 feature is enabled. This issue can lead to significant disruptions in service, making it crucial for organizations to evaluate their defenses and apply necessary patches to mitigate risk. Users of affected versions are strongly advised to upgrade to the latest versions available in order to secure their applications and maintain operational integrity.

Affected Version(s)

WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 <= 26.0.0.8

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7281648
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.1
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
None
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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