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CVE-2026-11594: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM WebSphere Application Server

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-11594cvecve-2026-11594cwe-79
Published: 06/30/2026 (06/30/2026, 20:50:34 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: IBM
Product: WebSphere Application Server

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5 contain a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the administrative console. This vulnerability allows an attacker to inject malicious scripts that could be executed in the context of the affected application. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.5, indicating a significant risk if exploited.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.5high

Attack Vector
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N

Affected software

com.ibm.websphere/websphere-application-server
pkg:maven/com.ibm.websphere/websphere-application-server
Affected versions
=9.0=8.5
CPE configurations (4)
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AILast updated: 06/30/2026, 21:21:28 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-11594 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) affecting IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5. The issue exists in the administrative console where input is not properly neutralized during web page generation, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the application. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.5, reflecting high impact on confidentiality and integrity, with attack vector being adjacent network, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, and scope changed. No official patch or remediation level has been published at this time.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the administrative console, potentially leading to disclosure or modification of sensitive information. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability. The attack requires user interaction and can be performed remotely over an adjacent network without privileges.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, administrators should exercise caution when accessing the administrative console and consider limiting access to trusted users and networks. Monitor IBM advisories for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
ibm
Date Reserved
2026-06-08T14:06:40.450Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED
Remediation Level
null

Threat ID: 6a442fed27e9c79719647438

Added to database: 06/30/2026, 21:06:53 UTC

Last enriched: 06/30/2026, 21:21:28 UTC

Last updated: 06/30/2026, 22:13:27 UTC

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