IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) with the Ajax Proxy configured. This may allow an attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, resulting in a security bypass or information disclosure.
PUBLISHED5.2ApplicationCWE-918
IBM WebSphere Application Server is affected by server-side request forgery
Problem type
Affected products
IBM
WebSphere Application Server
<= 7.0.2 Interim Fix 035 - AFFECTED
<= 7.0.3 Interim Fix 017 - AFFECTED
References
GitHub Security Advisories
GHSA-57wv-8v6f-4353
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF)...
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-57wv-8v6f-4353IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable to server-side request forgery (SSRF) with the Ajax Proxy configured. This may allow an attacker to send unauthorized requests from the system, resulting in a security bypass or information disclosure.
JSON source
https://cveawg.mitre.org/api/cve/CVE-2026-9006Click to expand
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