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CVE-2026-17481

IBM Documentation Offline remote code execution

8.8 HIGHEPSS 0.92%
  1. Published13 Aug 2026

Description

IBM Documentation Offline 1.0.0 through 1.4.1 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper output neutralization for logs.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorAdjacent
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredNone
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

IBM Documentation Offline≥ 1.0.0 < 1.5.1

Remediation

Fixed in
IBM Documentation Offline≥ 1.5.1

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-17481 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-17481 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.92%.

How severe is CVE-2026-17481?

CVE-2026-17481 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2026-17481?

Affected products include IBM Documentation Offline.

How do I fix CVE-2026-17481?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example IBM Documentation Offline 1.5.1 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.