The API Discovery implementation in IBM WebSphere Application Server (WAS) 8.5.5.8 through 8.5.5.9 Liberty before Liberty Fix Pack 16.0.0.2 allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via an external reference in a Swagger document.
Severity
CVSS 3.0
7.5 high
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
1.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days; higher than 79% of CVEs (scores of 2026-10-31)