CVE-2026-8059

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Cross-Site Scripting in IBM Datacap and Datacap Navigator

Publication date: 2026-06-22

Last updated on: 2026-06-26

Assigner: IBM Corporation

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.

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Published

2026-06-22

Last Modified

2026-06-26

Generated

2026-07-13

AI Q&A

2026-06-22

EPSS Evaluated

2026-07-11

NVD

CVE-2026-8059

EUVD

EUVD-2026-38282

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
ibm	datacap	9.1.7
ibm	datacap_navigator	9.1.7
ibm	datacap_navigator	9.1.8
ibm	datacap_navigator	9.1.9
ibm	datacap	9.1.8
ibm	datacap	9.1.9

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Exploitability

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KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-79	The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

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Executive Summary

This vulnerability affects IBM Datacap versions 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9, as well as IBM Datacap Navigator versions 9.1.7, 9.1.8, and 9.1.9. It is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an unauthenticated attacker to inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the web user interface.

By embedding malicious JavaScript, the attacker can alter the intended functionality of the web interface.

This can potentially lead to the disclosure of user credentials within a trusted session.

Compliance Impact

The vulnerability in IBM Datacap and IBM Datacap Navigator allows an unauthenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Such unauthorized disclosure of credentials and alteration of intended functionality could impact compliance with data protection regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require safeguarding personal and sensitive information against unauthorized access and breaches.

However, specific impacts on compliance or regulatory requirements are not detailed in the provided information.

Impact Analysis

The vulnerability can impact users by allowing attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the web application.

This can lead to unauthorized disclosure of credentials and potentially other sensitive information within a trusted session.

Such unauthorized access can compromise the security and integrity of the affected system.

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