CVE-2026-8059: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM Datacap
IBM Datacap 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9 and IBM Datacap Navigator 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker 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-2026-8059 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in IBM Datacap and IBM Datacap Navigator versions 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9. The vulnerability enables an unauthenticated attacker to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the web UI, which can alter functionality and potentially disclose credentials within a trusted session. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges (PR:N), user interaction required (UI:R), and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a low or low-medium degree. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the web UI, potentially leading to disclosure of user credentials and alteration of application functionality. This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system within a trusted session.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should apply any recommended temporary mitigations from IBM and limit access to affected versions where possible.
CVE-2026-8059: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM Datacap
Description
IBM Datacap 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9 and IBM Datacap Navigator 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9 is vulnerable to cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an unauthenticated attacker 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 6.1medium
Affected software
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap:9.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap:9.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap:9.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap_navigator:9.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap_navigator:9.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:datacap_navigator:9.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-8059 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in IBM Datacap and IBM Datacap Navigator versions 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9. The vulnerability enables an unauthenticated attacker to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the web UI, which can alter functionality and potentially disclose credentials within a trusted session. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack requires local access (AV:L), low attack complexity (AC:L), no privileges (PR:N), user interaction required (UI:R), and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability to a low or low-medium degree. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the context of the web UI, potentially leading to disclosure of user credentials and alteration of application functionality. This can compromise the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system within a trusted session.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should apply any recommended temporary mitigations from IBM and limit access to affected versions where possible.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-05-06T21:28:44.850Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a39572aeed863c81e05383a
Added to database: 06/22/2026, 15:39:22 UTC
Last enriched: 06/22/2026, 15:56:56 UTC
Last updated: 06/22/2026, 19:09:21 UTC
Views: 5
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