CVE-2026-12751
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HTML Injection Vulnerability in IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation

Publication date: 2026-09-15

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code, which when viewed, would be executed in the victim's Web browser within the security context of the hosting site.

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Published
2026-09-15
Last Modified
2026-09-15
Generated
2026-09-15
AI Q&A
2026-09-15
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-12751
EUVD
EUVD-2026-78866

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Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm cloud_pak_for_business_automation *

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CWE ID Description
CWE-80 The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages.

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Executive Summary

IBM Cloud Pak for Business Automation is vulnerable to HTML injection. A remote attacker could inject malicious HTML code that, when viewed, would execute in the victim's browser within the security context of the hosting site.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious scripts in your browser when viewing affected pages. This may lead to theft of session cookies, credentials, or other sensitive data, or perform actions on your behalf without consent.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to personal or sensitive data, potentially violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and confidentiality. Organizations may face compliance violations and penalties if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by IBM for Cloud Pak for Business Automation to address the HTML injection vulnerability. Ensure all user inputs are properly sanitized and validated to prevent malicious HTML code execution.

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