CVE-2026-12762 describes a vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak For Business Automation (versions 24.0.0, 24.0.1, 25.0.0, and 26.0.0) where sensitive information is inserted into manifest files that are accessible externally. This flaw allows remote attackers to access sensitive information without requiring privileges or user interaction. The vulnerability is categorized as CWE-538 (Insertion of Sensitive Information into Externally-Accessible File or Directory). No official remediation or patch information is provided in the available data, and no known exploits are reported in the wild.

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information exposed in manifest files without authentication or user interaction. The impact is limited to confidentiality (information disclosure) with no integrity or availability impact. The CVSS score of 5.3 reflects a medium severity due to the ease of access and the sensitivity of the information exposed.

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official fix or remediation level is provided, users should monitor IBM's advisories for updates. Until a patch is available, restrict access to manifest files and sensitive directories where possible to reduce exposure.