nvd.nist.gov
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-18499 CVE-2026-18499
HIGH
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty is affected by a privilege escalation
Record summary
CVE-2026-18499 has a selected CVSS score of 8.1 (high).
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 is vulnerable to a privilege escalation when using Liberty collectives.
Description source: CVE List
Exploitation context
CISA SSVC decision
ExploitationNone
AutomatableNo
Technical impactTotal
CISA Coordinator · SSVC 2.0.3 · Evaluated Aug 12, 2026 · Source: CVE List
Affected products and versions
1| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
WebSphere Application Server - LibertyBrowse IBM / WebSphere Application Server - Liberty | CVE List | 17.0.0.3 to ≤ 26.0.0.8 | affected |
References
2ibm.comVendor advisorypatch
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283489