CVE-2026-14980: ibm websphere_application_server Improper Privilege Management
CVSS: 8.8v3.1HighAnalyzed
Published 30-07-2026Last modified 31-07-2026
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2026-14980 is a high (CVSS 8.8) Improper Privilege Management vulnerability in ibm websphere_application_server. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 35.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
8.8/10
010
High · v3.1 (NVD)EPSS score
0.43%
0%100%
Low · +0.19 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 30-07-2026PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 31-07-2026Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.8 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery which could allow an attacker to perform SSRF attacks with elevated privileges when the collectiveController-1.0 feature is enabled.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionHigh 8.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources2 sources · 8.3–8.8
- CVE.orgCNA8.3HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:LDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.43%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
36%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.19 pp
From 0.24% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.43%
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, < 26.0.0.9
- websphere application server - liberty≥ 17.0.0.3, ≤ 26.0.0.8
1 vendor · 2 products