Privilege escalation in IBM Websphere Application Server
CVE-2026-9327
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could allow an authenticated user with a low-privilege administrative role to modify security configuration. This could result in information disclosure or denial of service.
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Ibm Websphere Application Server — versions 8.5, 9.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- psirt@us.ibm.com (vendor-advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-9327?
- CVE-2026-9327 is a medium-severity vulnerability in IBM Websphere Application Server, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 6.3/10. Published 2026-09-10.
- How severe is CVE-2026-9327?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.3 out of 10.