IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 traditional is vulnerable to pre-authentication unsafe deserialization which could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication or execute arbitrary code.
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For IBM WebSphere Application Server traditional:
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 PH72166
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 9.0.5.29 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026).
For V8.5.0.0 through 8.5.5.30:
· Upgrade to minimal fix pack levels as required by the interim fix and then apply the Interim Fix that resolves PH72166
--OR--
· Apply Fix Pack 8.5.5.31 or later (targeted availability 3Q2026).
Additional interim fixes may be available and linked off the interim fix download page.
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