MEDIUM CVSS 6.0
Published: 2026-06-30

CVE-2026-13773

ibm websphere_extreme_scale Security Advisory (CVE-2026-13773)
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Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-13773 impacting ibm websphere_extreme_scale. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.0 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
IBM WebSphere Extreme Scale 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.6 Approximately 50 generated CORBA stub classes in WebSphere eXtreme Scale's ogclient.jar call ORB.string_to_object() on an attacker-controlled IOR string during Java deserialization, turning any unfiltered ObjectInputStream sink in WAS into outbound IIOP SSRF to an attacker-chosen host; when chained with the IBM ORB's getUserException class-instantiation flaw (WAS-26), this SSRF escalates to remote code execution on the calling JVM.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
Low (A:L)
Partial service performance degradation

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product ibm / websphere_extreme_scale
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-918

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-13773 impacting ibm websphere_extreme_scale.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-13773.yaml
id: cve-2026-13773

info:
  name: ibm websphere_extreme_scale - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-13773 affecting ibm websphere_extreme_scale.
    Evaluation: IBM WebSphere Extreme Scale 8.6.1.0 through 8.6.1.6 Approximately 50 generated CORBA stub classes in WebSphere eXtreme Scale's ogclient.jar call ...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-13773
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
    cvss-score: 6.0
    cve-id: CVE-2026-13773
    cwe-id: CWE-918
  tags: cve,cve-2026-13773,ibm,websphere_extreme_scale,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "websphere_extreme_scale"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-13773.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-13773
# Target: ibm websphere_extreme_scale | CVSS: 6.0 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-13773 (ibm websphere_extreme_scale)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against ibm websphere_extreme_scale scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-13773.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-13773
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install websphere_extreme_scale 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade websphere_extreme_scale 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update websphere_extreme_scale

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i websphere_extreme_scale 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i websphere_extreme_scale

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-13773 in ibm websphere_extreme_scale?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update ibm websphere_extreme_scale packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-13773?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-13773?

CVE-2026-13773 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.0
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-13773
Weakness CWE-918
Vendor ibm
Product websphere_extreme_scale
Published 2026-06-30
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L