CVE-2026-17482: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in IBM Documentation Offline
CVE-2026-17482 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Documentation Offline versions 1.0.0 through 1.4.1 that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper control of file paths. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-73, External Control of File Name or Path. It has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by IBM. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM Documentation Offline versions 1.0.0 through 1.4.1 contain a vulnerability (CVE-2026-17482) related to improper control of file paths (CWE-73). This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is published and assigned by IBM but currently lacks an official remediation or patch.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems running IBM Documentation Offline 1.0.0 through 1.4.1. This could allow attackers to fully control the impacted system remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, organizations should consider restricting network access to affected instances and monitor for unusual activity related to IBM Documentation Offline. Do not assume the vulnerability is mitigated without vendor confirmation.
CVE-2026-17482: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in IBM Documentation Offline
Description
CVE-2026-17482 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Documentation Offline versions 1.0.0 through 1.4.1 that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by exploiting improper control of file paths. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-73, External Control of File Name or Path. It has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, indicating high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by IBM. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
pkg:maven/com.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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Technical Analysis
IBM Documentation Offline versions 1.0.0 through 1.4.1 contain a vulnerability (CVE-2026-17482) related to improper control of file paths (CWE-73). This flaw could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on affected systems. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The vulnerability is published and assigned by IBM but currently lacks an official remediation or patch.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to remote code execution, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems running IBM Documentation Offline 1.0.0 through 1.4.1. This could allow attackers to fully control the impacted system remotely without requiring authentication or user interaction.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, organizations should consider restricting network access to affected instances and monitor for unusual activity related to IBM Documentation Offline. Do not assume the vulnerability is mitigated without vendor confirmation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-25T23:03:29.184Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7e2fb1bf8831d539cb5c9d
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 20:57:21 UTC
Last enriched: 08/13/2026, 21:12:42 UTC
Last updated: 08/14/2026, 01:25:47 UTC
Views: 5
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