How severe is CVE-2026-8636?

CVE-2026-8636 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-8636 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-8636?

CVE-2026-8636 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-2026-8636?

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

Does CVE-2026-8636 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-8636 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38283.

When was CVE-2026-8636 published?

CVE-2026-8636 was published on 2026-06-22 and last updated on 2026-06-26.

CVE-2026-8636

CVE-2026-8636 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Datacap with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-316.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (4th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-38283
Weakness: CWE-316
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 allows an attacker to retrieve user passwords and cryptographic keys from memory. Attacker can use the same keys to decrypt password, gain access to the application and access sensitive data in the database.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8636?: 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 allows an attacker to retrieve user passwords and cryptographic keys from memory. Attacker can use the same keys to decrypt password, gain access to the application and access sensitive data in the database.
How severe is CVE-2026-8636?: CVE-2026-8636 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-8636 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (4th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-8636?: CVE-2026-8636 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-2026-8636?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-8636 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-8636 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-38283.
When was CVE-2026-8636 published?: CVE-2026-8636 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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