CVE-2026-9006: CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in IBM WebSphere Application Server
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) with the Ajax Proxy configured. This may allow an attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, resulting in a security bypass or information disclosure.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-9006 is a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and 8.5.0 when the Ajax Proxy feature is enabled. Exploiting this flaw may allow an attacker to cause the server to send unauthorized requests, which could result in bypassing security controls or disclosing sensitive information. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-918 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4, indicating high severity. As of the published date, no patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by IBM.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this SSRF vulnerability can lead to unauthorized requests being made from the vulnerable server, potentially allowing attackers to bypass security restrictions or access sensitive information that should not be exposed. There is no indication of impact on availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or restricting the Ajax Proxy feature if feasible to reduce exposure. Monitor IBM's security advisories for updates on patches or mitigations.
CVE-2026-9006: CWE-918 Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) in IBM WebSphere Application Server
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) with the Ajax Proxy configured. This may allow an attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, resulting in a security bypass or information disclosure.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.4high
Affected software
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-9006 is a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and 8.5.0 when the Ajax Proxy feature is enabled. Exploiting this flaw may allow an attacker to cause the server to send unauthorized requests, which could result in bypassing security controls or disclosing sensitive information. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-918 and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.4, indicating high severity. As of the published date, no patch or official remediation level has been disclosed by IBM.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this SSRF vulnerability can lead to unauthorized requests being made from the vulnerable server, potentially allowing attackers to bypass security restrictions or access sensitive information that should not be exposed. There is no indication of impact on availability. No known exploits in the wild have been reported at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, consider disabling or restricting the Ajax Proxy feature if feasible to reduce exposure. Monitor IBM's security advisories for updates on patches or mitigations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-19T13:59:27.241Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a39572beed863c81e0538eb
Added to database: 06/22/2026, 15:39:23 UTC
Last enriched: 06/29/2026, 21:44:06 UTC
Last updated: 08/06/2026, 00:41:15 UTC
Views: 126
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