CVE-2026-18099: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
CVE-2026-18099 is a high-severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary script code due to improper neutralization of user-controlled input during web page generation. This vulnerability requires user interaction and privileges to exploit. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 contain a CWE-79 cross-site scripting vulnerability caused by improper neutralization of user-controlled input during web page generation. This flaw enables a remote attacker with authentication to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to a complete compromise of confidentiality and integrity, and partial impact on availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.9, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, user interaction, and scope change.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary script code, which can lead to full compromise of confidentiality and integrity of the system and partial impact on availability. This may enable actions such as session hijacking, unauthorized actions on behalf of users, or other malicious activities within the context of the affected IBM i web interface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been documented at this time. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the affected IBM i web interfaces to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity. Follow IBM's official advisories for updates on remediation.
CVE-2026-18099: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
Description
CVE-2026-18099 is a high-severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in IBM i versions 7.3, 7.4, 7.5, and 7.6. It allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary script code due to improper neutralization of user-controlled input during web page generation. This vulnerability requires user interaction and privileges to exploit. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.9high
Affected software
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
Weaknesses
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Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
IBM i versions 7.3 through 7.6 contain a CWE-79 cross-site scripting vulnerability caused by improper neutralization of user-controlled input during web page generation. This flaw enables a remote attacker with authentication to execute arbitrary script code in the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to a complete compromise of confidentiality and integrity, and partial impact on availability. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.9, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, required privileges, user interaction, and scope change.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary script code, which can lead to full compromise of confidentiality and integrity of the system and partial impact on availability. This may enable actions such as session hijacking, unauthorized actions on behalf of users, or other malicious activities within the context of the affected IBM i web interface.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or temporary mitigation has been documented at this time. Until a patch is available, restrict access to the affected IBM i web interfaces to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity. Follow IBM's official advisories for updates on remediation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-28T17:24:50.863Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a7cd122bf8831d53911cfc2
Added to database: 08/12/2026, 20:01:38 UTC
Last enriched: 08/12/2026, 21:41:46 UTC
Last updated: 08/12/2026, 23:31:55 UTC
Views: 4
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