Description
IBM Concert 1.0 through 3.0.0 could allow an unauthorized user to inject data into log messages due to improper neutralization of special elements when written to log files.
Published: 2026-10-19
Score: 5.3 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Log injection that may allow tampering or false information in logs
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability in IBM Concert software allows an unauthorized user to inject arbitrary data into log files because the application does not properly neutralize special elements when writing to logs. This can result in log tampering, misleading audit trails, and the potential to conceal malicious activity. While the analysis does not indicate that a direct compromise of system integrity or confidentiality occurs, the compromised logs undermine incident response, forensic accuracy, and compliance.

Affected Systems

IBM Concert Software versions 1.0 through 3.0.0 are affected, regardless of deployment type. The software can be found in the IBM Entitled Registry under the container software library.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 5.3 indicates a medium impact. No EPSS score is available, so the likelihood of exploitation cannot be quantified. The vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. The attack vector is not explicitly stated; it is inferred that an unauthorized user with some level of access could trigger the log injection, making it a local or insider threat scenario.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 19, 2026 at 18:53 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM strongly recommends addressing these vulnerabilities now by upgrading to IBM Concert Software 3.0.1.1 Download IBM Concert Software 3.0.1.1 from Container software library section of IBM Entitled Registry (ICR) and follow installation instructions depending on the type of deployment.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Upgrade IBM Concert Software to version 3.0.1.1 or newer, following IBM’s installation instructions from the Entitled Registry.
  • Limit user permissions so that only authorized administrators can write to log files or modify logging configuration.
  • Implement log monitoring to detect anomalous entries that may indicate injection attempts.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 19, 2026 at 18:53 UTC.

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History

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM Concert 1.0 through 3.0.0 could allow an unauthorized user to inject data into log messages due to improper neutralization of special elements when written to log files.
Title IBM Concert Software Improper Output Neutralization for Logs
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm concert
Weaknesses CWE-117
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:concert:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm concert
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 5.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-19T17:11:39.981Z

Reserved: 2026-07-13T20:10:56.888Z

Link: CVE-2026-15661

cve-icon Vulnrichment

No data.

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-19T17:17:20.237

Modified: 2026-10-19T17:17:20.237

Link: CVE-2026-15661

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-19T20:30:03Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-117

    Improper Output Neutralization for Logs