How severe is CVE-2026-4788?

CVE-2026-4788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-4788 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-4788?

CVE-2026-4788 affects Ibm Tivoli Netcool/impact. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-4788?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-4788 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-4788 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-20028.

When was CVE-2026-4788 published?

CVE-2026-4788 was published on 2026-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-4788

CVE-2026-4788 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Tivoli Netcool/impact with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-532.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-20028
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Ibm Tivoli Netcool/impact
Published: 2026-04-08
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.37 stores sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-4788?: IBM Tivoli Netcool Impact 7.1.0.0 through 7.1.0.37 stores sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local user.
How severe is CVE-2026-4788?: CVE-2026-4788 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.4, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-4788 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-4788?: CVE-2026-4788 affects Ibm Tivoli Netcool/impact. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-4788?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-4788 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-4788 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-20028.
When was CVE-2026-4788 published?: CVE-2026-4788 was published on 2026-04-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7268267

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_netcool\/impact:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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