ICSE 2026
Sun 12 - Sat 18 April 2026 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Fri 17 Apr 2026 17:00 - 17:15 at Europa II - AI for Software Engineering 28 Chair(s): Daye Nam

Log anomaly detection is critical for maintaining system reliability, yet existing large language model (LLM)-based methods suffer from limited accuracy, high computational costs, and poor explainability. In this paper, we introduce LogPipe, a novel framework that enhances LLM-based log anomaly detection by integrating a dynamic knowledge base. LogPipe constructs a knowledge base using discrete and semantic log patterns, augmented by dynamic patterns that are generated by a sentiment dictionary and frequent pattern mining. During inference, log sequences are matched against the knowledge base to provide specific guidance to the LLM, improving detection accuracy and generating detailed explanations. A continuous update mechanism ensures the knowledge base remains relevant while minimizing redundant LLM queries, significantly reducing inference costs. Evaluated on eight public datasets, LogPipe achieves an average F1 score of 97.5%, outperforming state-of-the-art models, with reduced token consumption. Additionally, LogPipe excels in fault localization, which enhances the explainability of detected anomalies.

Fri 17 Apr

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16:00 - 17:30
AI for Software Engineering 28Journal-first Papers / New Ideas and Emerging Results (NIER) / Research Track / SE in Society (SEIS) at Europa II
Chair(s): Daye Nam University of California, Irvine
16:00
15m
Talk
ConfLogger: Enhance Systems' Configuration Diagnosability through Configuration LoggingVirtual Attendance
Research Track
Shiwen Shan Sun Yat-sen University, Yintong Huo Singapore Management University, Singapore, Yuxin Su Sun Yat-sen University, Zhining Wang Sun Yat-sen University, Dan Li Sun Yat-sen University, Zibin Zheng Sun Yat-sen University
Media Attached
16:15
15m
Talk
Towards Better Linux Kernel Fault Localization: Leveraging Contrastive Reasoning and Hierarchical Context Analysis
Research Track
Haichi Wang College of Intelligence and Computing, Tianjin University, Ruiguo Yu College of Intelligence and Computing, Tianjin University, Yesong Pang College of Intelligence and Computing, Tianjin University, Yingquan Zhao Tianjin University, Junjie Chen Tianjin University, Jiajun Jiang Tianjin University, Zan Wang Tianjin University
16:30
15m
Talk
LLM meets ML: Data-efficient Anomaly Detection on Unstable Logs
Journal-first Papers
Fatemeh (Bahar) Hadadi University of Ottawa, Xu Qinghua Research Ireland Lero Centre for Software, University of Limerick Limerick, Domenico Bianculli University of Luxembourg, Lionel Briand University of Ottawa, Canada; Lero centre, University of Limerick, Ireland
Link to publication DOI Pre-print
16:45
15m
Talk
Generality Is Not Enough: Zero-Label Cross-System Log-Based Anomaly Detection via Knowledge-Level Collaboration
New Ideas and Emerging Results (NIER)
Xinlong Zhao School of Software and Microelectronics, Peking University, Tong Jia Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Peking University, Beijing, China, Minghua He Peking University, Ying Li School of Software and Microelectronics, Peking University, Beijing, China
17:00
15m
Talk
Knowledge-Augmented Log Anomaly Detection with Large Language ModelsVirtual Attendance
Research Track
Yongliang Tao Chongqing University, Hongyu Zhang Chongqing University, Van-Hoang Le University of Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Yi Xiao Chongqing University
17:15
15m
Talk
FairRF: Multi-Objective Search for Single and Intersectional Software Fairness
SE in Society (SEIS)
Giordano d'Aloisio University of L'Aquila, Max Hort Simula Research Laboratory, Rebecca Moussa University College London, Federica Sarro University College London
Pre-print