CVE-2026-11594: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM WebSphere Application Server
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-11594: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM 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
Affected software
pkg:maven/com.ibm.websphere/websphere-application-servercpe: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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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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.
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
Views: 5
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