CVE-2026-16694: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-16694 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6. It arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79). An authenticated user can embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the web UI, which may alter functionality and potentially disclose credentials within a trusted session. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and requires privileges of an authenticated user. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious JavaScript into the IBM i web interface. This can lead to altered UI behavior and potential disclosure of user credentials within the session context. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no direct availability impact reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the IBM i web interface to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity involving web UI input. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users who can access the web UI.
CVE-2026-16694: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Description
IBM i 7.6, 7.5, 7.4, and 7.3 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
Affected software
IBM
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:i:7.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-16694 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6. It arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation (CWE-79). An authenticated user can embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the web UI, which may alter functionality and potentially disclose credentials within a trusted session. The vulnerability is network exploitable with low attack complexity and requires privileges of an authenticated user. No official remediation or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to inject malicious JavaScript into the IBM i web interface. This can lead to altered UI behavior and potential disclosure of user credentials within the session context. The impact is limited to confidentiality and integrity, with no direct availability impact reported.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the IBM i web interface to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity involving web UI input. Avoid granting unnecessary privileges to users who can access the web UI.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-23T01:09:25.972Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7ca94fbf8831d539e05c41
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 17:11:43 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 17:29:37 UTC
Last updated: 09/26/2026, 01:47:40 UTC
Views: 43
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