CVE-2024-56339: IBM WebSphere Application Server information disclosure

Published Jul 17, 2025
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 25.0.0.7 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions caused by a failure to honor security configuration.

Other sources

IBM WebSphere Application Server and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions caused by a failure to honor security configuration.

— IBM

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty>=17.0.0.3<=25.0.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=17.0.0.3<=25.0.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server=9.0.0.0
IBM watsonx.data intelligence<=5.2.0, 5.2.1, 5.2.2, 5.3.0

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 25.0.0.7 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 25.0.0.8
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 (traditional) v9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.24 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.0.5.26
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch PH64682
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Patch PH64683

Event History

Aug 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:03 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:03 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 24, 2026
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56339?

CVE-2024-56339 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote attackers to bypass security restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-56339?

To address CVE-2024-56339, it is recommended to update IBM WebSphere Application Server and WebSphere Application Server Liberty to the latest versions provided by IBM.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-56339?

CVE-2024-56339 affects users of IBM WebSphere Application Server version 9.0 and IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty versions 17.0.0.3 through 25.0.0.7.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-56339?

The potential impact of CVE-2024-56339 includes unauthorized access and the ability for attackers to execute actions that should be restricted.

5

When was CVE-2024-56339 disclosed?

CVE-2024-56339 was disclosed in 2024, highlighting a security configuration vulnerability in select IBM WebSphere products.

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