Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 is affected by an HTTP request smuggling vulnerability due to improper handling of Content-Length headers.
Published: 2026-09-18
Score: 6.5 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by applying a currently available interim fix or fix pack that contains the fix for APAR PH71679. For IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional: For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.30: · Apply Fix Pack  8.5.5.31 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7285869  (availability September 2026) or later fix pack.  Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page.

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History

Fri, 18 Sep 2026 21:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM WebSphere Application Server 8.5 is affected by an HTTP request smuggling vulnerability due to improper handling of Content-Length headers.
Title IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by an HTTP request smuggling vulnerability
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm websphere Application Server
Weaknesses CWE-444
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:websphere_application_server:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm websphere Application Server
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N'}


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Ibm Websphere Application Server
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-18T19:08:09.672Z

Reserved: 2026-06-08T23:57:43.337Z

Link: CVE-2026-11710

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-09-18T20:17:01.097

Modified: 2026-09-18T20:17:01.097

Link: CVE-2026-11710

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Weaknesses
  • CWE-444

    Inconsistent Interpretation of HTTP Requests ('HTTP Request/Response Smuggling')