IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information about the file system through the… (CVE-2026-11537)
IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5 contain a vulnerability in the FileTransfer servlet that could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information about the file system. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity level. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-11537 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5. The vulnerability involves the FileTransfer servlet, which could be exploited by a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive file system information. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access with low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction, impacting confidentiality only.
Potential Impact
An attacker could remotely obtain sensitive information about the file system, potentially aiding further attacks or reconnaissance. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability. There are no reports of active exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information about the file system through the… (CVE-2026-11537)
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5 contain a vulnerability in the FileTransfer servlet that could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information about the file system. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, indicating a medium severity level. No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation details are provided in the available data.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.3medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-11537 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5. The vulnerability involves the FileTransfer servlet, which could be exploited by a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive file system information. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires adjacent network access with low complexity, no privileges, and no user interaction, impacting confidentiality only.
Potential Impact
An attacker could remotely obtain sensitive information about the file system, potentially aiding further attacks or reconnaissance. The vulnerability does not impact integrity or availability. There are no reports of active exploitation.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided in the available data.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-wm4h-7wjf-j25r
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-11537"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aade50f55bf5e2cf5edacc8
Added to database: 09/19/2026, 01:27:43 UTC
Last enriched: 09/19/2026, 01:40:06 UTC
Last updated: 09/19/2026, 04:01:23 UTC
Views: 2
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