Security features bypass in IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty - CVE-2026-5516
Published: May 21, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU132031
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:H/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2026-5516
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: IBM Corporation
Affected software:
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote privileged attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote privileged attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
How to mitigate CVE-2026-5516
Install updates from vendor's website.