Java library vulnerabilities: IBM and Red Hat fix 400+ previously unknown flaws

IBM and Red Hat have found and fixed more than 400 previously unknown vulnerabilities in widely used Java libraries through Lightwell, their program for patching open source code that companies already run in production. Companies running the affected libraries remain exposed until they apply the fixes, and autonomous AI agents can now combine several minor software weaknesses into one serious attack, according to the report.

IBM and Red Hat have found and fixed more than 400 previously unknown vulnerabilities in widely used Java libraries through Lightwell, their program for patching open source code that companies already run in production. Companies running the affected libraries are exposed until they apply the fixes. Autonomous AI agents can now combine several minor software weaknesses into one serious attack. “AI agents do not care if a codebase is ten years old or otherwise considered … More https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/10/08/lightwell-java-library-vulnerabilities/ The post Java library vulnerabilities: IBM and Red Hat fix 400+ previously unknown flaws https://www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/10/08/lightwell-java-library-vulnerabilities/ appeared first on Help Net Security https://www.helpnetsecurity.com .