Description
IBM HTTP Server 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to denial of service via the optional module mod_ibm_upload.
Published: 2026-05-26
Score: 7.5 High
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: n/a
Action: n/a
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Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by applying a currently available interim fix or fix pack that contains the fix for APAR PH71265. For IBM HTTP Server used by IBM WebSphere Application Server: For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.28: · Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Interim Fix that resolves PH71265 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7239806 --OR-- · Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.29 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026).  For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.29: · Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Interim Fix that resolves PH71265 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7239806 --OR-- · Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.30 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026).  Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page. Important Note IBM strongly suggests that all System z customers be subscribed to the System z Security Portal to receive the latest critical System z security and integrity service. If you are not subscribed, see the instructions on the System z Security web site. Security and integrity APARs and associated fixes will be posted to this portal. IBM suggests reviewing the CVSS scores and applying all security or integrity fixes as soon as possible to minimize any potential risk.

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History

Tue, 26 May 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Ibm aix
Ibm z\/os
Linux
Linux linux Kernel
Microsoft
Microsoft windows
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:http_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:z\/os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm aix
Ibm z\/os
Linux
Linux linux Kernel
Microsoft
Microsoft windows

Tue, 26 May 2026 19:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Tue, 26 May 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM HTTP Server 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to denial of service via the optional module mod_ibm_upload.
Title IBM HTTP Server is affected by multiple vulnerabilities
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm http Server
Weaknesses CWE-476
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:http_server:8.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:http_server:8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:http_server:9.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:http_server:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm http Server
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 7.5, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-05-26T18:40:16.281Z

Reserved: 2026-05-18T15:58:16.692Z

Link: CVE-2026-8850

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Updated: 2026-05-26T18:40:10.596Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-05-26T17:16:55.640

Modified: 2026-06-17T11:04:31.550

Link: CVE-2026-8850

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cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-05-26T19:45:06Z

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