CVE-2026-11714: IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty is affected by an authorization bypass vulnerability

Published Jun 30, 2026
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Updated

IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.7 is affected by a server-side request forgery vulnerability with the apiDiscovery-1.0 feature enabled.

Other sources

IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty is affected by a server-side request forgery vulnerability with the apiDiscovery-1.0 feature enabled.

— IBM

Affected Software

5 affected components
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty>=17.0.0.3<=26.0.0.7
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty
IBM WebSphere Application Server>=17.0.0.3<26.0.0.8
IBM PowerVM Novalink<=2.2.02.2.12.2.1.1
IBM PowerVM Novalink<=2.3.02.3.0.12.3.12.3.2

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 26.0.0.8
  2. Upgrade

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

    Patch PH71873

Event History

Jun 30, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:44 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:44 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jul 16, 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-2026-11714?

CVE-2026-11714 has a high severity rating of 8.5.

2

What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2026-11714?

CVE-2026-11714 affects IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty versions from 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.7.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-11714?

CVE-2026-11714 is classified as a server-side request forgery (SSRF) vulnerability.

4

How can I mitigate CVE-2026-11714?

To mitigate CVE-2026-11714, disable the apiDiscovery-1.0 feature if it is not needed.

5

What impact can CVE-2026-11714 have on my system?

CVE-2026-11714 can lead to unauthorized access and manipulation of server requests.

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