IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication by sending a crafted unauthenticated request. (CVE-2026-16184)
IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5 contain a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication by sending a crafted unauthenticated request. This could lead to unauthorized access with potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16184 is an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted unauthenticated request to bypass authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and high availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication controls, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the application server. This could compromise system availability and lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently available. Until a patch is released, monitor IBM's official security advisories for updates and consider implementing compensating controls if possible.
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication by sending a crafted unauthenticated request. (CVE-2026-16184)
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5 contain a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication by sending a crafted unauthenticated request. This could lead to unauthorized access with potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.0high
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16184 is an authentication bypass vulnerability affecting IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5. A remote attacker can exploit this flaw by sending a specially crafted unauthenticated request to bypass authentication mechanisms. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization). The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, unchanged scope, low confidentiality and integrity impact, and high availability impact.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass authentication controls, potentially gaining unauthorized access to the application server. This could compromise system availability and lead to limited confidentiality and integrity impacts as indicated by the CVSS vector.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are currently available. Until a patch is released, monitor IBM's official security advisories for updates and consider implementing compensating controls if possible.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-78h9-3p2w-5gmr
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-16184"]
- Database Specific Severity
- HIGH
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a6940309c2644c7f866a386
Added to database: 07/28/2026, 23:50:08 UTC
Last enriched: 07/29/2026, 12:07:20 UTC
Last updated: 09/11/2026, 07:31:51 UTC
Views: 52
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