CVE-2026-9006

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Server-Side Request Forgery in IBM WebSphere Application Server

Publication date: 2026-06-22

Last updated on: 2026-06-24

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) with the Ajax Proxy configured. This may allow an attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, resulting in a security bypass or information disclosure.

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Published

2026-06-22

Last Modified

2026-06-24

Generated

2026-07-13

AI Q&A

2026-06-22

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-11

NVD

CVE-2026-9006

EUVD

EUVD-2026-38252

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	websphere_application_server	From 8.5.0.0 (inc) to 8.5.5.30 (exc)
ibm	websphere_application_server	From 9.0.0.0 (inc) to 9.0.5.29 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-918	The web server receives a URL or similar request from an upstream component and retrieves the contents of this URL, but it does not sufficiently ensure that the request is being sent to the expected destination.

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Executive Summary

CVE-2026-9006 is a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability found in IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5 when the Ajax Proxy is configured.

This vulnerability allows an attacker to send unauthorized requests from the affected system, potentially bypassing security controls or disclosing sensitive information.

The issue is tracked under CWE-918 (SSRF) and has a high severity with a CVSS base score of 7.4.

Impact Analysis

An attacker exploiting this vulnerability can send unauthorized requests from your system, which may lead to security bypasses or information disclosure.

This means sensitive data could be exposed or security mechanisms circumvented, increasing the risk of further attacks or data breaches.

Mitigation Strategies

IBM recommends applying an interim fix or upgrading to a specific fix pack to address the vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server.

For version 9.0, upgrade to Fix Pack 9.0.5.29 or later (expected in Q3 2026), or apply the interim fix resolving APAR PH71556.
For version 8.5, upgrade to Fix Pack 8.5.5.30 or later (expected in Q3 2026), or apply the interim fix.

No workarounds or mitigations are currently available, so applying the recommended fixes promptly is advised to mitigate the risk.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server (CVE-2026-9006) allows an attacker to send unauthorized requests from the affected system, potentially leading to security bypasses or information disclosure.

Such unauthorized access and information disclosure could impact compliance with common standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive data and prevention of unauthorized access.

Therefore, if exploited, this vulnerability may lead to violations of these regulations due to compromised confidentiality and security controls.

IBM recommends applying fixes promptly to mitigate these risks and help maintain compliance.

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