CVE-2025-14915: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty is affected by a privilege escalation vulnerability

Published Mar 24, 2026
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.3 IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty is affected by privilege escalation. A privileged user could gain additional access to the application server.

Affected Software

8 affected components
All of the following
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=17.0.0.3<26.0.0.4
Any of the following
Apple macOS
IBM AIX
IBM i
IBM Z\/os
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows
IBM watsonx.data intelligence<=5.2.2, 5.3.0, 5.3.1, 5.3.1-patch-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 26.0.0.4
  2. Upgrade

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

    Patch PH70327

Event History

Mar 25, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:12 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:12 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 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-2025-14915?

CVE-2025-14915 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized privilege escalation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-14915?

To mitigate CVE-2025-14915, update IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty to the latest version beyond 26.0.0.3.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2025-14915?

CVE-2025-14915 affects all users of IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty versions 17.0.0.3 to 26.0.0.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-14915?

CVE-2025-14915 is categorized as a privilege escalation vulnerability.

5

Can a regular user exploit CVE-2025-14915?

No, exploitation of CVE-2025-14915 requires a privileged user account to gain additional access.

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