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CVE-2026-15064: CWE-444 Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling') in IBM WebSphere Application Server

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-15064cvecve-2026-15064cwe-444
Published: 07/28/2026 (07/28/2026, 20:10:16 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: IBM
Product: WebSphere Application Server

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.5 and 9.0 are affected by a high severity HTTP Response Smuggling vulnerability (CWE-444) due to improper handling of non-standard HTTP version tokens. This vulnerability allows inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests and responses, potentially leading to serious confidentiality and integrity impacts. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by IBM. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

CVSS v3.1

Score 8.7high

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

Affected software

IBM

WebSphere Application Server

Affected versions
=9.0=8.5

IBM

WebSphere Application Server - Liberty

Affected versions
>=17.0.0.3 <=26.0.0.7
CPE configurations (6)
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server___liberty:17.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server___liberty:26.0.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 08/05/2026, 14:46:07 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-15064 is a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 where improper handling of non-standard HTTP version tokens leads to HTTP Response Smuggling (CWE-444). This flaw causes inconsistent interpretation of HTTP requests and responses, which can be exploited to compromise confidentiality and integrity of communications. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.7, indicating high severity with network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and scope changed. IBM has published the vulnerability but has not yet provided a remediation level or patch.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to a complete compromise of confidentiality and integrity of HTTP communications processed by the affected WebSphere Application Server versions. The vulnerability does not impact availability. No known active exploitation has been reported.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, organizations should monitor IBM advisories for updates and consider implementing network-level protections to detect or block suspicious HTTP request patterns related to HTTP Response Smuggling.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
ibm
Date Reserved
2026-07-08T14:31:56.928Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6a6913179c2644c7f82b8b26

Added to database: 07/28/2026, 20:37:43 UTC

Last enriched: 08/05/2026, 14:46:07 UTC

Last updated: 09/12/2026, 22:01:31 UTC

Views: 95

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