CVE-2023-26281 (GCVE-0-2023-26281)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2023-02-28 14:19 – Updated: 2025-03-06 16:35
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
IBM HTTP Server denial of service
Summary
IBM HTTP Server 8.5 used by IBM WebSphere Application Server could allow a remote user to cause a denial of service using a specially crafted URL. IBM X-Force ID: 248296.
Severity
5.9 (Medium)
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2025-03-06 16:34 UTC
CWE
- CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6958522 | vendor-advisory |
| https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilit… | vdb-entry |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBM | HTTP Server |
Affected:
8.5
|
guessed |
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