Use of hard-coded cryptographic key in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty - CVE-2025-14923

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Use of hard-coded cryptographic key in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty - CVE-2025-14923

Published: April 6, 2026


Vulnerability identifier: #VU124875
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:H/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2025-14923
CWE-ID: CWE-321
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Affected software:
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty could provide weaker than expected security when using the Security Utility when administering security settings. A local user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.


How to mitigate CVE-2025-14923

Install updates from vendor's website.

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