CVE-2026-18541

Received Received - Intake

Stored XSS in IBM Planning Analytics Web UI

Publication date: 2026-10-12

Last updated on: 2026-10-12

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0, and 2.1 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an authenticated user 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

2026-10-12

Last Modified

2026-10-12

Generated

2026-10-13

AI Q&A

2026-10-13

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-18541

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
IBM	Planning	Analytics 2.0
IBM	Planning	Analytics 2.1

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Exploitability

CWE

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

IBM Planning Analytics 2.0 and 2.1 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. An authenticated user can inject arbitrary JavaScript code into the Web UI, which could alter functionality and potentially lead to credential disclosure within a trusted session.

Detection Guidance

Detection requires manual inspection of the IBM Planning Analytics Web UI for suspicious JavaScript code embedded in user inputs or configurations. Check for unusual user activity logs or unexpected UI behavior. No specific automated commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow attackers to steal user credentials or perform actions on behalf of users within a trusted session. It may also enable unauthorized modifications to the application's behavior.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, potentially violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Compliance may be impacted if user credentials or sensitive data are exposed.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply IBM's official patches or updates for IBM Planning Analytics. Restrict user permissions to minimize the risk of exploitation. Monitor Web UI activity for signs of unauthorized changes or scripts.

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