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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

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Medium
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-12751cvecve-2026-12751cwe-80
Published: 09/15/2026 (09/15/2026, 17:03:34 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: IBM
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/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
com.ibm/cloud_pak_for_business_automation
pkg:maven/com.ibm/cloud_pak_for_business_automation
Affected versions
=24.0.0=24.0.1=25.0.0=26.0.0
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:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/15/2026, 17:47:50 UTC

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.

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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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