CVE-2025-13333
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Security Misconfiguration in IBM WebSphere 8.5/9.0 Administration
Publication date: 2026-02-17
Last updated on: 2026-02-20
Assigner: IBM Corporation
Description
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could provide weaker than expected security during system administration of security settings.
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Affected Vendors & Products
| Vendor | Product | Version / Range |
|---|---|---|
| ibm | websphere_application_server | 9.0.0.0 |
| ibm | websphere_application_server | 8.5.0.0 |
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Exploitability
CWE
KEV
| CWE ID | Description |
|---|---|
| CWE-358 | The product does not implement or incorrectly implements one or more security-relevant checks as specified by the design of a standardized algorithm, protocol, or technique. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
This vulnerability affects IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5. It involves the system administration of security settings where the security provided may be weaker than expected.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
The vulnerability could lead to a higher risk of unauthorized access or manipulation of security settings during system administration, potentially compromising the confidentiality of the system.
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