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CVE-2026-14515: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM WebSphere Application Server

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-14515cvecve-2026-14515cwe-79
Published: 07/28/2026 (07/28/2026, 20:50:33 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: IBM
Product: WebSphere Application Server

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5, and 9.0 traditional could allow a remote attacker to conduct a cross-site scripting attack.

CVSS v3.1

Score 6.1medium

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

Affected software

IBM

WebSphere Application Server

Affected versions
=8.5=9.0
CPE configurations (4)
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 07/29/2026, 21:30:56 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-14515 is a CWE-79 cross-site scripting vulnerability affecting IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.5 and 9.0 traditional. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, which could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary scripts in the context of the affected application. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, scope changed, and low impact on confidentiality and integrity, with no impact on availability. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow a remote attacker to perform cross-site scripting attacks, potentially leading to the execution of malicious scripts in users' browsers. This may result in limited confidentiality and integrity impacts, such as theft of user session tokens or manipulation of web content. There is no impact on system availability. No known exploits have been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider applying web application firewalls or input validation controls as temporary mitigations. Monitor IBM's security advisories for updates regarding patches or official mitigations.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
ibm
Date Reserved
2026-07-02T19:23:18.880Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a691a289c2644c7f83522c4

Added to database: 07/28/2026, 21:07:52 UTC

Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 21:30:56 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 20:54:01 UTC

Views: 68

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