Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.9 could allow a Reader-role attacker to obtain version information that causes an uncaught exception.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Denial of Service
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty versions 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.9 contain an integer overflow flaw that is triggered when an authenticated user with the Reader role requests detailed version information. The overflow leads to an uncaught exception, which terminates the application instance and disables the service for all users. The flaw does not allow remote code execution, but it can result in service disruption.

Affected Systems

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty releases from 17.0.0.3 up to 26.0.0.9 are affected. IBM recommends addressing the vulnerabilities by applying Liberty Fix Pack 26.0.0.10 or later, which became available starting October 2026.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS base score is 4.3, indicating moderate severity, and the EPSS score is below 1%, implying a very low likelihood of exploitation in the wild. The vulnerability is not listed in CISA KEV. The flaw can be triggered only by an authenticated Reader‑role attacker, so remote unauthenticated exploitation is not possible.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerabilities now by applying the fix pack(s) listed below. For IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 - 26.0.0.9: · Apply Liberty Fix Pack 26.0.0.10 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7289741 (availability October 2026) or later fix pack.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Identify the current Liberty version installed on each application server; this ensures the correct fix pack is applied.
  • Download Liberty Fix Pack 26.0.0.10 or a later version from IBM’s support portal and follow IBM’s installation instructions to update the server.
  • Update custom code that processes version data to implement bounds checking on integer operations, following CWE‑190 mitigation guidelines.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 05:10 UTC.

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History

Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Ibm websphere Application Server Liberty
Vendors & Products Ibm websphere Application Server Liberty

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 13 Oct 2026 20:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.9 could allow a Reader-role attacker to obtain version information that causes an uncaught exception.
Title IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Integer Overflow
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm websphere Application Server Liberty
Weaknesses CWE-190
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server_liberty:17.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server_liberty:26.0.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm websphere Application Server Liberty
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Ibm Websphere Application Server Liberty Websphere Application Server Liberty
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-14T18:39:03.200Z

Reserved: 2026-07-02T20:50:09.324Z

Link: CVE-2026-14532

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-14T18:38:57.294Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-13T21:17:37.180

Modified: 2026-10-14T19:17:14.217

Link: CVE-2026-14532

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-17T15:45:10Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-190

    Integer Overflow or Wraparound