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CVE-2026-12749: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-12749cvecve-2026-12749cwe-79
Published: 09/15/2026 (09/15/2026, 17:05:23 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: IBM
Product: Cloud Pak for Business Automation

Description

IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

CVSS v3.1

Score 6.4medium

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Affected software

IBM

Cloud Pak for Business Automation

Affected versions
=26.0.0=25.0.0=24.0.1=24.0.0
CPE configurations (8)
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:26.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:26.0.0:interim_fix_001:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:25.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:25.0.0:interim_fix_005:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:24.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:cloud_pak_for_business_automation:24.0.1:interim_fix_008:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/15/2026, 17:48:02 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-12749 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation. It allows an authenticated user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the web UI, which can alter intended functionality and potentially disclose credentials during a trusted session. The vulnerability affects specific versions 24.0.0, 24.0.1, 25.0.0, and 26.0.0. No information about available patches or vendor advisories is provided.

Potential Impact

An authenticated user exploiting this vulnerability can execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the web application, potentially leading to credential disclosure and unauthorized actions within the trusted session. This compromises the confidentiality and integrity of user sessions but does not affect availability.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict authenticated user privileges to trusted personnel only and monitor for suspicious activity related to script injection.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
ibm
Date Reserved
2026-06-19T19:15:20.212Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aa9812f55bf5e2cf527c2ca

Added to database: 09/15/2026, 17:32:31 UTC

Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 17:48:02 UTC

Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:03:50 UTC

Views: 8

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