CVE-2026-18541 IBM Planning Analytics Local is affected by security vulnerabilities

Medium 6.4 Published 12 Oct 2026 Updated 13 Oct 2026

Authenticated users can inject JavaScript into the web interface, potentially stealing credentials from other users within trusted sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-18541?

CVE-2026-18541 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Planning Analytics, published on 12 Oct 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official 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.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-18541?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Planning Analytics.

How do I fix CVE-2026-18541?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-18541 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2026-18541 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-18541 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-h4vg-j58m-p5qp.