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CVE-2026-14525

IBM Websphere Application Server authentication bypass

9.4 CRITICALEPSS 0.55%
  1. Published13 Aug 2026

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty is vulnerable to an authentication bypass when the rtcomm-1.0 or rtcommGateway-1.0 feature is enabled.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

Affected products

IBM Websphere Application Server≥ 17.0.0.3 < 26.0.0.9

Remediation

Fixed in
IBM Websphere Application Server≥ 26.0.0.9

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-14525 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-14525 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.55%.

How severe is CVE-2026-14525?

CVE-2026-14525 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.4, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.55% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-14525?

Affected products include IBM Websphere Application Server.

How do I fix CVE-2026-14525?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example IBM Websphere Application Server 26.0.0.9 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.