How severe is CVE-2026-9176?

CVE-2026-9176 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-9176 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-9176?

CVE-2026-9176 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-9176?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2026-9176 published?

CVE-2026-9176 was published on 2026-09-10 and last updated on 2026-09-15.

CVE-2026-9176

CVE-2026-9176 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Websphere Application Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7. 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-94.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (5th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-94
Affected product: Ibm Websphere Application Server
Published: 2026-09-10
Last modified: 2026-09-15

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to a security bypass due to improper authentication controls. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to protected resources.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-9176?: IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to a security bypass due to improper authentication controls. A local attacker could exploit this vulnerability to escalate privileges and gain unauthorized access to protected resources.
How severe is CVE-2026-9176?: CVE-2026-9176 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-9176 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (5th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-9176?: CVE-2026-9176 affects Ibm Websphere Application Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-9176?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2026-9176 published?: CVE-2026-9176 was published on 2026-09-10 and last updated on 2026-09-15.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7286610

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:*:*:*:*:traditional:*:*:*

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