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Critical Pre-Auth Deserialization Flaw Exposes IBM WebSphere Servers to RCE

Vulnerability Disclosure · 4 sources · Updated 3mo ago · First seen Jul 28, 2026

IBM disclosed two vulnerabilities in traditional IBM WebSphere Application Server affecting versions 9.0 and 8.5, led by CVE-2026-14512, a pre-authentication unsafe deserialization flaw rated CVSS 9.8. The issue could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication or achieve arbitrary code execution without user interaction, creating a high-risk path to full compromise of exposed WebSphere environments.

IBM also identified CVE-2026-14528, a CVSS 7.4 flaw that could expose sensitive information through insertion into log files. The company directed customers to apply the interim fix for APAR PH72166 or upgrade to Fix Pack 9.0.5.29+ for WebSphere 9.0 and Fix Pack 8.5.5.31+ for WebSphere 8.5, and said no workarounds or mitigations are available.

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4 events · Jul 17, 2026 – Jul 28, 2026

Jul 28, 20263mo ago
CVE-2026-14446 disclosed for IBM WebSphere Application Server
On 2026-07-28, IBM disclosed CVE-2026-14446 affecting traditional IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0. The flaw was described as a critical broken access control and privilege escalation issue in the administrative console that could be exploited remotely without authentication.
IBM WebSphere Dual Critical Flaws: Auth Bypass & RCE (CVSS 9.8)
Jul 28, 20263mo ago
CVE-2026-14512 is recorded for IBM WebSphere Application Server
On 2026-07-28, CVE-2026-14512 was recorded as affecting traditional IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5. The vulnerability was described as a pre-authentication unsafe deserialization issue that could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication or execute arbitrary code.
CVE-2026-14512 - IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by an unsafe deserialization and exposure of sensitive information
Jul 28, 20263mo ago
IBM publishes WebSphere bulletin for CVE-2026-14512 and CVE-2026-14528
On 2026-07-28, IBM published a security bulletin for traditional IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and 8.5 covering CVE-2026-14512, a pre-authentication unsafe deserialization flaw, and CVE-2026-14528, a sensitive information exposure issue. IBM recommended applying interim fix APAR PH72166 or upgrading to Fix Pack 9.0.5.29+ or 8.5.5.31+, and said no workarounds or mitigations were available.
Security Bulletin: IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by an unsafe deserialization and exposure of sensitive information (CVE-2026-14512, CVE-2026-14528 )
Jul 17, 20264mo ago
ACN warns of IBM WebSphere auth bypass vulnerability
On 2026-07-17, ACN/CSIRT Italia published a notice about a newly disclosed high-severity IBM WebSphere vulnerability that could let an attacker bypass authentication. The notice said affected products included traditional WebSphere Application Server 8.5.x before 8.5.5.31, 9.0.x before 9.0.5.29, and WebSphere Liberty from 17.0.0.3 up to but excluding 26.0.0.8, and advised updating per IBM guidance.
Sanata vulnerabilità in IBM WebSphere - ACN

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Pre-authentication Unsafe Deserialization in IBM WebSphere Application Server Traditional (CVE-2026-14512)Sensitive Information Disclosure Through Logging in IBM WebSphere Application Server Traditional (CVE-2026-14528)

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Websphere Application Server

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International Business Machines

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Threataft BlogNews · Jul 29, 2026

IBM WebSphere Dual Critical Flaws: Auth Bypass & RCE (CVSS 9.8)Open source ↗

Ibm SupportNews · Jul 28, 2026

Security Bulletin: IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by an unsafe deserialization and exposure of sensitive information (CVE-2026-14512, CVE-2026-14528 )Open source ↗

Cvefeed High SeverityAdvisories · Jul 28, 2026

CVE-2026-14512 - IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by an unsafe deserialization and exposure of sensitive informationOpen source ↗

Csirt ItaliaNews · Jul 17, 2026

Sanata vulnerabilità in IBM WebSphere - ACNOpen source ↗

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