CVE-2026-9736: CWE-117 Improper Output Neutralization for Logs in IBM Netezza Software
Description
IBM Netezza Software 11.3.0.3 through Interim Fix 002 could allow an unauthorized user to inject data into log messages due to improper neutralization of special elements when written to log files.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Affected software
IBM
Netezza Software
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:netezza_software:11.3.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:netezza_software:interim:interim_fix_002:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-9736 identifies a vulnerability in IBM Netezza Software 11.3.0.3 through Interim Fix 002 where improper neutralization of special elements when writing to log files allows unauthorized users to inject data into log messages. This could potentially lead to log injection attacks, affecting the integrity of log data. The vulnerability is categorized as CWE-117. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.3, indicating a medium severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impact limited to integrity.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthorized users to inject data into log files, which may compromise the integrity of log data. There is no impact on confidentiality or availability reported. No known active exploitation has been observed.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor IBM advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, consider restricting access to logging mechanisms and reviewing logs for suspicious entries related to injection attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-27T17:27:08.972Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a99de23acd9273b497230bb
Added to database: 09/03/2026, 20:52:51 UTC
Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 11:28:28 UTC
Last updated: 10/17/2026, 18:48:24 UTC
Views: 74
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