CVE-2026-8856 Details
Description
IBM HTTP Server 8.5, and 9.0 is vulnerable to denial of service in configurations where an attacker has write access to parts of the server configuration.
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in IBM HTTP Server versions 8.5 and 9.0. This issue arises in configurations where an attacker has write access to certain parts of the server configuration.
Users are advised to upgrade to IBM HTTP Server Fix Pack 9.0.5.29 or later, or Fix Pack 8.5.5.30 or later. Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed May 27, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7274065 | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-400 | Uncontrolled Resource Consumption | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| ibm http server | >= 8.5.0.0, < 8.5.5.30 >= 9.0.0.0, < 9.0.5.29 |
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| ibm aix | All versions |
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| ibm z/os | All versions |
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| linux linux kernel | All versions |
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| microsoft windows | All versions |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 26, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 26, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |