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CVE-2026-9330

HIGH 8.5

Published 2026-06-01 · Last modified 2026-06-02

IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 is affected by an improper validation of user-supplied data during deserialization using the SAML Web Single Sign-On component. This could result in remote code execution via a crafted HTTP request when combined with a suitable gadget chain.

ELEVATED IMPACT

Severe if exploited (CVSS 8.5), but no known exploitation and low modeled probability. Patch on a normal cadence.

Exploitation likelihood

0.5%chance of exploitation in 30 days · 37th percentile

○ In CISA KEV ○ Public exploit / PoC

Impact if exploited

8.5CVSS 3.1 · HIGH

  • ConfidentialityHigh
  • IntegrityHigh
  • AvailabilityHigh

What an attacker needs

  • Access: Reachable over the network — no local access needed
  • Privileges: Requires a low-privilege account
  • User interaction: No user interaction needed
  • Complexity: Needs a race window or specific setup

✓ lowers the bar for an attacker · ⚠ raises it

Affected

Vendors Ibm

Products Websphere Application Server

Weakness (CWE)

  • CWE-502: Deserialization of untrusted data

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

References

Patches & mitigations

Sources: NVD · CVE.org · EPSS