Is CVE-2026-9170 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-9170 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-9170 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-9170 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-9170?

CVE-2026-9170 has a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

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CRITICAL

CVE-2026-9170

CWE-444Published: May 26, 2026· Updated: May 27, 2026

9.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

IBM HTTP Server 8.5, and 9.0

NVD Source

Risk Analysis

This critical vulnerability affects IBM HTTP Server versions 8.5 and 9.0. While the description is brief, the CVSS score of 9.8 indicates a severe risk, likely involving unauthenticated remote access leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

No public exploit is currently known for this vulnerability. The flaw is remotely exploitable due to its network attack vector and low attack complexity.

Recommended Action

Upgrade IBM HTTP Server to a patched version beyond 8.5 and 9.0. Regularly apply security updates to all deployed IBM HTTP Server instances.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-9170 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 9.8.