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-2026-16189)
IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5 contain a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to inject forged entries into the server's administrative log. This could potentially mislead administrators by corrupting log integrity. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.8. No patch or remediation details are currently provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16189 describes a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and 8.5 where a remote attacker could inject forged log entries into the administrative log. This vulnerability relates to improper neutralization of log data (CWE-117). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.8, indicating medium severity, with attack vector network, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could insert false entries into the administrative logs, potentially obscuring malicious activity or misleading administrators during incident investigations. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity of log data but does not affect system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided at this time.
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-2026-16189)
Description
IBM WebSphere Application Server versions 9.0 and 8.5 contain a vulnerability that could allow a remote attacker to inject forged entries into the server's administrative log. This could potentially mislead administrators by corrupting log integrity. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 4.8. No patch or remediation details are currently provided.
CVSS v3.1
Score 4.8medium
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16189 describes a vulnerability in IBM WebSphere Application Server 9.0 and 8.5 where a remote attacker could inject forged log entries into the administrative log. This vulnerability relates to improper neutralization of log data (CWE-117). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 4.8, indicating medium severity, with attack vector network, high attack complexity, no privileges required, no user interaction, and impacts on confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker exploiting this vulnerability could insert false entries into the administrative logs, potentially obscuring malicious activity or misleading administrators during incident investigations. The impact affects confidentiality and integrity of log data but does not affect system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or workaround information is provided at this time.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Osv Id
- GHSA-w42g-8v89-j7g6
- Osv Schema Version
- 1.4.0
- Aliases
- ["CVE-2026-16189"]
- Database Specific Severity
- MODERATE
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa8a1c755bf5e2cf5f3e8dd
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 01:39:19 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 01:58:55 UTC
Last updated: 09/15/2026, 03:01:22 UTC
Views: 2
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