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CVE-2026-18099: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-18099cvecve-2026-18099cwe-79
Published: 08/12/2026 (08/12/2026, 19:41:02 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: IBM

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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:L

Affected software

ibm/i
pkg:maven/ibm/i
Affected versions
=7.3=7.4=7.5=7.6
CPE configurations (8)
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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-Powered Analysis

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AILast updated: 08/12/2026, 21:41:46 UTC

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.

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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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