CVE-2026-18541: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM Planning Analytics
Description
IBM Planning Analytics versions 2.0 and 2.1 contain a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability. This flaw allows an authenticated user to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the web user interface, potentially altering functionality and leading to credential disclosure within a trusted session. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-79 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (medium severity).
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.4medium
Affected software
IBM
Planning Analytics
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:planning_analytics:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:planning_analytics:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-18541 is a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Planning Analytics versions 2.0 and 2.1. An authenticated user can embed malicious JavaScript code into the web UI, which may alter intended functionality and potentially disclose credentials during a trusted session. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-79 (Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation).
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an authenticated user to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the web application, potentially leading to disclosure of credentials within the trusted session. This can compromise user data confidentiality and integrity but does not affect availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No vendor advisory or patch information is provided. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict authenticated user privileges and monitor for suspicious activity related to web UI interactions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-31T20:51:03.198Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6acd67662cdf04f656e3f84f
Added to database: 10/12/2026, 23:04:06 UTC
Last enriched: 10/12/2026, 23:18:38 UTC
Last updated: 10/12/2026, 23:18:38 UTC
Views: 7
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