Description
IBM Concert 1.0.0 through 3.0.0 allows recursive copying of directories without proper controls which can lead to unintentional inclusion of sensitive or unnecessary files and increased attack surface.
Published: 2026-09-24
Score: 6.2 Medium
EPSS: < 1% Very Low
KEV: No
Impact: Data Exposure via Uncontrolled File Copying
Action: Upgrade
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability permits recursive directory copying without proper controls, which can inadvertently include sensitive or unnecessary files in the copy set. This expands the attack surface and permits an attacker to read data that should not be publicly accessible, potentially exposing confidential information. The weakness matches access control flaws (CWE-552).

Affected Systems

IBM Concert Software, versions 1.0.0 through 3.0.0 are affected. Any deployment of these versions, including containerized releases, is subject to the risk.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.2 indicates moderate severity. Exploitation requires the ability to initiate copy operations within the IBM Concert environment; the description does not specify a remote vector, so it is likely limited to users who can use the application. The EPSS score is not available and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog, suggesting no known widespread exploitation, but the lack of controls still warrants prompt remediation.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 26, 2026 at 02:19 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

IBM strongly recommends addressing the vulnerability now by upgrading to IBM Concert Software 3.0.1.1 Download IBM Concert Software 3.0.0 from Container software library section of IBM Entitled Registry ( ICR https://myibm.ibm.com/products-services/containerlibrary ) and follow  installation instructions https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/concert  depending on the type of deployment.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Apply the IBM recommended upgrade to version 3.0.1.1.
  • Restrict copy operations so that only authorized users can initiate them and block access to sensitive directories through file system permissions and application configuration.
  • Enable monitoring or logging of directory copy actions to detect potential abuse and quickly respond.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on September 26, 2026 at 02:19 UTC.

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History

Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Linux
Linux linux Kernel
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:concert:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Linux
Linux linux Kernel

Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 24 Sep 2026 14:45:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM Concert 1.0.0 through 3.0.0 allows recursive copying of directories without proper controls which can lead to unintentional inclusion of sensitive or unnecessary files and increased attack surface.
Title Multiple Vulnerabilities in IBM Concert Software
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm concert
Weaknesses CWE-552
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:concert:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:concert:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm concert
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.2, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N'}


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-09-24T17:49:47.771Z

Reserved: 2026-04-17T18:17:27.850Z

Link: CVE-2026-6544

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Updated: 2026-09-24T17:49:41.401Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Analyzed

Published: 2026-09-24T15:17:30.890

Modified: 2026-09-28T20:48:40.993

Link: CVE-2026-6544

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-09-26T02:30:02Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-552

    Files or Directories Accessible to External Parties