CVE-2025-14914: ibm websphere_application_server Path Traversal
CVSS: 7.6v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 02-02-2026Last modified 26-02-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2025-14914 is a high (CVSS 7.6) Path Traversal vulnerability in ibm websphere_application_server. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 40.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.6/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.48%
0%100%
Low · +0.04 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 02-02-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 26-02-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.1 could allow a privileged user to upload a zip archive containing path traversal sequences resulting in an overwrite of files leading to arbitrary code execution.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 7.6Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST7.6HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
0.48%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
40%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.04 pp
From 0.44% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score0.48%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Ibm2 products
- websphere_application_server≥ 17.0.0.3, ≤ 26.0.0.1
- websphere_application_server_liberty≥ 17.0.0.3, ≤ 26.0.0.1
1 vendor · 2 products