The web-server plugin in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 7.x before 7.0.0.33, 8.x before 8.0.0.9, and 8.5.x before 8.5.5.2, when POST retries are enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via unspecified vectors.
Severity
Medium 5.0
Published
1 May 2014
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
2.6% in the next 30 daysHigher than 85% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Sources
NVD
Affected software
Software
Affected versions
IBM WebSphere Application ServerServers and applications · cpe:a:ibm:websphere_application_server