How severe is CVE-2026-8059?

CVE-2026-8059 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-8059 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-8059?

CVE-2026-8059 primarily affects Ibm Datacap. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8059?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-8059 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-8059 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38282.

When was CVE-2026-8059 published?

CVE-2026-8059 was published on 2026-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-26.

CVE-2026-8059

CVE-2026-8059 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Datacap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (7th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-38282
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Ibm Datacap
Published: 2026-06-22
Last modified: 2026-06-26

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8059?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-8059?: CVE-2026-8059 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-8059 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (7th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-8059?: CVE-2026-8059 primarily affects Ibm Datacap. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8059?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-8059 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-8059 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38282.
When was CVE-2026-8059 published?: CVE-2026-8059 was published on 2026-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-26.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7276609

Affected products (6)

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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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