CVE-2026-9072
published 2026-06-22CVE-2026-9072: IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty - when using Intelligent Management with the WebSphere WebServer Plug-in…
PriorityP353critical9.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUINSUCHIHAH
EPSS
0.41%
33.1th percentile
IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty - when using Intelligent Management with the WebSphere WebServer Plug-in component - are vulnerable to remote code execution and denial of service. This vulnerability can be exploited when an attacker impersonates backend servers and sends crafted responses to the plug-in.
Affected
3 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| ibm | i | 7.3 – 7.6 | — |
| ibm | websphere_application_server | — | — |
| ibm | websphere_application_server | — | — |
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VulDB
IBM i up to 1.8.4/7.3.0/7.4.0/7.5.0 WebSphere WebServer Plug-in code injection (EUVD-2026-38286)
vuldb·2026-06-22·CVSS 8.1
CVE-2026-9072 [HIGH] IBM i up to 1.8.4/7.3.0/7.4.0/7.5.0 WebSphere WebServer Plug-in code injection (EUVD-2026-38286)
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in IBM i up to 1.8.4/7.3.0/7.4.0/7.5.0. The impacted element is an unknown function of the component WebSphere WebServer Plug-in. This manipulation causes code injection.
The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-9072. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.
It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.
GHSA
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3, IBM WebSphere Application Server, and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty - when using Intelligent Management with the WebSphere WebServer Plug-in component - are vu
ghsa_unreviewed·2026-06-22
CVE-2026-9072 [HIGH] CWE-94 IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3, IBM WebSphere Application Server, and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty - when using Intelligent Management with the WebSphere WebServer Plug-in component - are vu
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3, IBM WebSphere Application Server, and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty - when using Intelligent Management with the WebSphere WebServer Plug-in component - are vulnerable to remote code execution and denial of service. This vulnerability can be exploited when an attacker impersonates backend servers and sends crafted responses to the plug-in.
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2026-06-22
Published