IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could provide weaker than expected security during system administration of security settings.
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Attention: After installing the interim fix or fixpack, please follow the additional instructions provided in the interim fix link referenced below to complete the remediation.
For IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional:
For V9.0.0.0 through 9.0.5.26:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Interim Fix that resolves PH68976 and carefully follow the instructions for steps required after fix installation.
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.27 or later (targeted availability 1Q2026) and carefully follow the instructions in PH68976 for steps required after fixpack installation.
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 PH68976 and carefully follow the instructions for steps required after fix installation.
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.30 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026) and carefully follow the instructions in PH68976 for steps required after fixpack installation.
Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page.