IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could allow a remote attacker to inject forged log entries into the server's administrative log. (CVE-2026-16188)
IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5 contain a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to inject forged entries into the server's administrative log. This flaw could be exploited without authentication and requires low attack complexity. The vulnerability impacts the integrity of log data but does not affect confidentiality or availability.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16188 describes a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and 8.5 where a remote attacker can inject forged log entries into the administrative log. The vulnerability is characterized by a lack of authentication requirement and low attack complexity, allowing an attacker to manipulate log integrity remotely. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with impact limited to integrity (I:L) and no impact on confidentiality or availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to compromise the integrity of the administrative logs by injecting forged entries. This could mislead administrators or obscure malicious activity but does not directly impact the confidentiality or availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, monitor administrative logs for suspicious entries and consider restricting remote access to the administrative interface to trusted sources.
IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0, and 8.5 could allow a remote attacker to inject forged log entries into the server's administrative log. (CVE-2026-16188)
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5 contain a vulnerability that allows a remote attacker to inject forged entries into the server's administrative log. This flaw could be exploited without authentication and requires low attack complexity. The vulnerability impacts the integrity of log data but does not affect confidentiality or availability.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.3medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16188 describes a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and 8.5 where a remote attacker can inject forged log entries into the administrative log. The vulnerability is characterized by a lack of authentication requirement and low attack complexity, allowing an attacker to manipulate log integrity remotely. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.3, reflecting a medium severity with impact limited to integrity (I:L) and no impact on confidentiality or availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows an attacker to compromise the integrity of the administrative logs by injecting forged entries. This could mislead administrators or obscure malicious activity but does not directly impact the confidentiality or availability of the system.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, monitor administrative logs for suspicious entries and consider restricting remote access to the administrative interface to trusted sources.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-5ph6-9jx4-5cq2
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-16188"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8a1c955bf5e2cf5f3e8f9
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 01:39:21 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 02:00:24 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:45 UTC
Views: 2
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