CVE-2026-12751: CWE-80 Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) in IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-12751 is an HTML injection vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation that allows remote attackers to inject malicious HTML code. When a victim views the injected content, the code executes in their browser under the security context of the affected site. This improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags corresponds to CWE-80. The vulnerability affects specific versions: 24.0.0, 24.0.1, 25.0.0, and 26.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction, with a scope change and impacts on confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute malicious HTML/JavaScript in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to information disclosure and integrity violations. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction and low privileges but can be triggered remotely over the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor IBM advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider applying any recommended workarounds from IBM and limit exposure by restricting access to affected versions where feasible.
CVE-2026-12751: CWE-80 Improper Neutralization of Script-Related HTML Tags in a Web Page (Basic XSS) in IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation
Description
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.4medium
Affected software
IBM
Cloud Pak for Business Automation
pkg:maven/com.ibm/cloud_pak_for_business_automationcpe: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:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-12751 is an HTML injection vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation that allows remote attackers to inject malicious HTML code. When a victim views the injected content, the code executes in their browser under the security context of the affected site. This improper neutralization of script-related HTML tags corresponds to CWE-80. The vulnerability affects specific versions: 24.0.0, 24.0.1, 25.0.0, and 26.0.0. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction, with a scope change and impacts on confidentiality and integrity but not availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute malicious HTML/JavaScript in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to information disclosure and integrity violations. There is no indication of availability impact. The vulnerability requires user interaction and low privileges but can be triggered remotely over the network.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor IBM advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider applying any recommended workarounds from IBM and limit exposure by restricting access to affected versions where feasible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-19T19:18:22.219Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa9812f55bf5e2cf527c2cc
Added to database: 09/15/2026, 17:32:31 UTC
Last enriched: 09/15/2026, 17:47:50 UTC
Last updated: 09/16/2026, 03:03:53 UTC
Views: 9
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