CVE-2026-15412: IBM WebSphere Application Server · Open Redirect
Affects IBM WebSphere Application ServerSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 6.5 Medium.
Data as of 29 Oct 2026, 19:04 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (ibm) | CVSS 3.1 | 6.5 |
|---|
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 27% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 14 Sep 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 29 Oct 2026.
What to do
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| IBMWebSphere Application Server | Affected
| Fixed in– |
| IBMWebSphere Application Server - Liberty | Affected
| Fixed in– |
Mavencom.ibm.websphere/websphere-application-serverpkg:maven/com.ibm.websphere/websphere-application-serverOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in– |
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:26.0.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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AI-suggested
Until a fix is available, users should be cautious of suspicious URLs and consider implementing web application firewall rules or URL validation to mitigate open redirect risks.
Description
CVE-2026-15412 is an open redirect vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 8.5, 9.0, and Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.5. This flaw allows remote attackers to craft URLs that redirect users to malicious websites, potentially enabling phishing attacks by spoofing trusted URLs. The vulnerability could lead to unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information or facilitate further attacks on victims.