CVE-2026-101294: ibm websphere_application_server Missing Cryptographic Step
CVSS: 8.7v3.1HighAwaiting analysis
Published 13-10-2026Last modified 14-10-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-101294 is a high (CVSS 8.7) Missing Cryptographic Step vulnerability in ibm websphere_application_server. EPSS estimates a 0.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 10.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.7/10
010
High · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.21%
0%100%
Low · Change unavailableKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 13-10-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 14-10-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.10 and IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5, and 9.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass cryptographic signature verification due to improper verification of cryptographic signature.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.7Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST8.7HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.21%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
11%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
Change unavailable
Change unavailable
14-10-202619-10-2026
EPSS score0.21%
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_server8.5 | 9.0
- websphere application server - liberty≥ 17.0.0.3, ≤ 26.0.0.10
1 vendor · 2 products