CVE-2026-9736

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IBM Netezza Software Log Injection Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-09-03

Last updated on: 2026-09-10

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Netezza Software 11.3.0.3 through Interim Fix 002 could allow an unauthorized user to inject data into log messages due to improper neutralization of special elements when written to log files.

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Published

2026-09-03

Last Modified

2026-09-10

Generated

2026-09-24

AI Q&A

2026-09-04

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-23

NVD

CVE-2026-9736

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	netezza_performance_server	to 11.3.1.3 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-117	The product constructs a log message from external input, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements when the message is written to a log file.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability in IBM Netezza Software 11.3.0.3 through Interim Fix 002 allows an unauthorized user to inject data into log messages. This happens because the software does not properly neutralize special elements when writing to log files.

Detection Guidance

This vulnerability involves unauthorized data injection into log files in IBM Netezza Software. Detection requires monitoring log files for unusual entries or patterns that do not match expected log formats. Check logs for unexpected special characters or strings that could indicate injection attempts. Review IBM Netezza Software logs for anomalies in log file writes or content.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to inject malicious data into logs, potentially misleading administrators or obscuring malicious activity. This could affect system monitoring and troubleshooting efforts.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could allow unauthorized data injection into log files, which may compromise the integrity of audit logs. For GDPR, this could affect compliance by failing to maintain accurate records of processing activities. For HIPAA, it may impact the integrity of audit trails required for tracking protected health information access.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest Interim Fix provided by IBM for IBM Netezza Software 11.3.0.3 to address the improper neutralization of special elements in log files.

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