Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.9 is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information when restConnector-2.0 is enbabled.
Published: 2026-10-13
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Information Disclosure
Action: Apply Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.9 allows an authenticated attacker to access sensitive information when the restConnector-2.0 component is enabled. This is a classic information disclosure flaw (CWE‑209), exposing confidential data that should be protected. The disclosure impacts confidentiality only, with no denial of service or code execution.

Affected Systems

Affected products are IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty versions 17.0.0.3 to 26.0.0.9. The vulnerability is present in the release line highlighted by IBM and is mitigated by applying the 26.0.0.10 or later fix pack. Administrators should verify that their installations fall within the affected range.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS base score of 6.5 represents moderate severity, while the EPSS score of less than 1% indicates a low likelihood of active exploitation. The flaw requires an attacker to authenticate to the server, so the impact is limited to users who can log in. It is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no known widespread exploitation. The attack vector is likely local or remote with authentication.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 04:27 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

  • Apply Liberty Fix Pack 26.0.0.10 or a later version, following IBM's guidance.
  • If the fix pack cannot be applied immediately, disable the restConnector-2.0 component until a patch is available.
  • Limit administrative access to the application server, ensuring only trusted users can authenticate and reducing the potential audience for the disclosure.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 16, 2026 at 04:27 UTC.

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History

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 15:30:00 +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 is affected by an information disclosure vulnerability that allows an authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information when restConnector-2.0 is enbabled.
Title IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty Information Disclosure
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm websphere Application Server Liberty
Weaknesses CWE-209
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': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Ibm Websphere Application Server Liberty
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-14T14:18:01.406Z

Reserved: 2026-07-06T21:48:19.070Z

Link: CVE-2026-14909

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-14T14:17:48.331Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-10-13T21:17:37.510

Modified: 2026-10-14T16:08:15.347

Link: CVE-2026-14909

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

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

Weaknesses
  • CWE-209

    Generation of Error Message Containing Sensitive Information