CVE-2026-15280
CVE-2026-15280 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 ND Collective Controller is affected by a path-segment injection vulnerability in the collective routing mechanism.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-15280?
- IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 ND Collective Controller is affected by a path-segment injection vulnerability in the collective routing mechanism.
- How severe is CVE-2026-15280?
- CVE-2026-15280 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-15280 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-15280?
- CVE-2026-15280 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-15280?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2026-15280 published?
- CVE-2026-15280 was published on 2026-07-28 and last updated on 2026-08-05.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:*:*:*:*:liberty:*:*:*
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