CVE-2026-10845
HIGH 7.3IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to JAX-WS applications.
ELEVATED IMPACT
Severe if exploited (CVSS 7.3), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.
Exploitation likelihood
0.3%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 26th percentile
○ In CISA KEV
○ Public exploit / PoC
Impact if exploited
7.3CVSS 3.1 · HIGH
- ConfidentialityLow
- IntegrityLow
- AvailabilityLow
What an attacker needs
- ✓Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
- ✓Privileges: No account or privileges required
- ✓User interaction: No user interaction needed
- ✓Complexity: No special conditions — reliably repeatable
✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it
Proof of concept & exploit code
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Test against your own equipment
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Affected
Products Websphere Application Server Aix I Z\/Os Linux Kernel Windows
Weakness (CWE)
- CWE-287: Improper Authentication
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
Known Affected Software Configurations
| Vendor | Product | Version range |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | ≥ 8.5.0.0 and < 8.5.5.30 |
| Ibm | Websphere Application Server | ≥ 9.0.0.0 and < 9.0.5.29 |
All CVSS metrics
- HIGH 7.3 v3.1 · ADP Primary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L - HIGH 7.3 v3.1 · NVD Secondary
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L