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IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is affected by an authorization bypass vulnerability. (CVE-2026-16190)

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Published: 09/14/2026 (09/14/2026, 21:31:44 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5 are affected by an authorization bypass vulnerability identified as CVE-2026-16190. The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to bypass authorization controls. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 3.1, indicating a low severity impact with limited confidentiality impact and no integrity or availability impact. No patch or remediation information is currently provided.

CVSS v3.1

Score 3.1low

Attack Vector
Adjacent Network
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
None
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

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AILast updated: 09/15/2026, 01:59:32 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-16190 is an authorization bypass vulnerability affecting IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5. This vulnerability allows an attacker to bypass authorization mechanisms, potentially gaining access to restricted functionality or data. The CVSS score of 3.1 reflects a low severity with attack vector as adjacent network, high attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed. There is no known exploit in the wild and no vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.

Potential Impact

The vulnerability could allow unauthorized access to certain functions or data within IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and 8.5. However, the impact is limited to confidentiality with no impact on integrity or availability. The low CVSS score indicates a low risk under typical conditions.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is currently available. Monitor IBM security advisories for updates and apply patches promptly once released.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Osv Id
GHSA-7992-f377-jfjr
Osv Schema Version
1.4.0
Aliases
["CVE-2026-16190"]
Database Specific Severity
LOW
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa8a1c855bf5e2cf5f3e8e8

Added to database: 09/15/2026, 01:39:20 UTC

Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:59:32 UTC

Last updated: 09/15/2026, 07:01:23 UTC

Views: 5

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