Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to perform SSRF attacks with elevated privileges when the collectiveController-1.0 feature is enabled.
Published: 2026-07-30
Score: 8.3 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
AI Analysis

Impact

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty versions 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 contain a cross‑site request forgery flaw when the collectiveController-1.0 feature is enabled. This weakness, identified as improper privilege management (CWE-269), allows an attacker to trick the server into making requests to arbitrary internal or external resources, effectively executing server‑side requests with elevated privileges. The consequence is the potential for data exfiltration, internal network compromise, or further lateral movement within the organization.

Affected Systems

The affected product is IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty in the version range 17.0.0.3 to 26.0.0.8. The vulnerability is present only when the collectiveController-1.0 feature is enabled; systems without this feature are not impacted.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 8.3 classifies this vulnerability as High. The EPSS score is < 1%, and it is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires remote access to the application and the presence of the collectiveController-1.0 feature. If an attacker can submit crafted requests, they may trigger SSRF attacks that run with the server’s privileges.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 3, 2026 at 10:50 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by applying a currently available interim fix or fix pack that contains the fix for APAR PH71678. To determine if a feature is enabled for IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty, refer to How to determine if Liberty is using a specific feature https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6553910 .  For IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 - 26.0.0.8 using the collectiveController-1.0 feature(s):  · Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Interim Fix that resolves PH71678  https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7281098 --OR-- · Apply Liberty Fix Pack 26.0.0.9 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026).  Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page.

OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply IBM’s interim fix for APAR PH71678 or upgrade to Liberty Fix Pack 26.0.0.9 or later
  • If the fix cannot be applied immediately, disable the collectiveController-1.0 feature to eliminate the flaw
  • Monitor IBM support for additional interim fixes and apply them as soon as they become available

Generated by OpenCVE AI on August 3, 2026 at 10:50 UTC.

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History

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to perform SSRF attacks with elevated privileges when the collectiveController-1.0 feature is enabled.
Title IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty is affected by a cross-site request forgery
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm websphere Application Server Liberty
Weaknesses CWE-269
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server_liberty:17.0.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server_liberty:26.0.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm websphere Application Server Liberty
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 8.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L'}

Subscriptions

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

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-07-31T03:56:03.632Z

Reserved: 2026-07-07T17:07:31.185Z

Link: CVE-2026-14980

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Updated: 2026-07-30T17:31:37.636Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-07-30T15:16:26.120

Modified: 2026-08-04T15:23:30.633

Link: CVE-2026-14980

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No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-08-03T11:00:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-269

    Improper Privilege Management