CVE-2026-17481: CWE-117 Improper Output Neutralization for Logs in IBM Documentation Offline
IBM Documentation Offline versions 1.0.0 through 1.4.1 contain a vulnerability due to improper output neutralization for logs (CWE-117). This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code without requiring privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-17481 affects IBM Documentation Offline versions 1.0.0 through 1.4.1 and involves improper output neutralization for logs (CWE-117). This vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the way the software handles log output, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.8, reflecting high impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to complete system compromise. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting network access to the affected service and monitoring for suspicious activity related to logging functions.
CVE-2026-17481: CWE-117 Improper Output Neutralization for Logs in IBM Documentation Offline
Description
IBM Documentation Offline versions 1.0.0 through 1.4.1 contain a vulnerability due to improper output neutralization for logs (CWE-117). This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code without requiring privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability has a high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.8high
Affected software
IBM
Documentation Offline
pkg:maven/ibm/documentation_offlinecpe:2.3:a:ibm:documentation_offline:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:documentation_offline:1.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-17481 affects IBM Documentation Offline versions 1.0.0 through 1.4.1 and involves improper output neutralization for logs (CWE-117). This vulnerability enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting the way the software handles log output, potentially leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The CVSS v3.1 score is 8.8, reflecting high impact with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, and no user interaction needed.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote code execution with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. This could lead to complete system compromise. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, consider restricting network access to the affected service and monitoring for suspicious activity related to logging functions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-25T23:01:20.957Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7e2fb1bf8831d539cb5c9a
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 20:57:21 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 13:47:48 UTC
Last updated: 09/29/2026, 01:47:40 UTC
Views: 75
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