CVE-2026-15064: CWE-444 Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling') in IBM WebSphere Application Server
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-15064: CWE-444 Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling') in IBM 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
Affected software
IBM
WebSphere Application Server
IBM
WebSphere Application Server - Liberty
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
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.
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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