Description
IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus 8.1.0 through 8.1.0.41 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.
Published: 2026-11-08
Score: 6.4 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Stored Cross‑Site Scripting with potential credential disclosure
Action: Patch Now
AI Analysis

Impact

The vulnerability is a stored cross‑site scripting flaw in the Web GUI of IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus. An authenticated user can inject arbitrary JavaScript that is later displayed to other users browsing the interface. Because the injected script runs with the privileges of the viewer, it can modify page content, capture session cookies, intercept user actions, or redirect to malicious sites, allowing an attacker to steal credentials or hijack a trusted session.

Affected Systems

The flaw affects IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus version 8.1.0 and all revisions up to and including 8.1.0.41. Users running any of these releases should check whether they have applied the most recent Fix Pack and, if not, review the CPEs listed to confirm exact version compliance.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 6.4 indicates a moderate severity. The EPSS score is not available, and the vulnerability is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog. Exploitation requires a valid authenticated session and knowledge of an interface that accepts unfiltered user input, which limits the attack surface. Nonetheless, a successful attack could lead to credential disclosure and possible lateral movement by the attacker.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 8, 2026 at 18:27 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

ProductVMRFIssueRemediation / First FixNetcool / OMNIbus8.1.0WEBGUINOI-536 Apply Fix Pack 42 https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7273805


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update the Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus installation to Fix Pack 42, which patches the Web GUI XSS issue.
  • After applying the patch, sanitize or remove any web form inputs that allow arbitrary content until the updated version is fully deployed in the environment.
  • If the patch cannot be applied immediately, follow IBM’s interim remediation guidance (ProductVMRFIssueRemediation / First FixNetcool / OMNIbus8.1.0WEBGUINOI-536) and restrict privileged user access to the Web UI while the workaround is in place.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on November 8, 2026 at 18:27 UTC.

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History

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 20:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Ibm tivoli Netcool\/omnibus
Vendors & Products Ibm tivoli Netcool\/omnibus

Sun, 08 Nov 2026 17:15:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description IBM Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus 8.1.0 through 8.1.0.41 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.
Title Tivoli Netcool/OMNIbus Web GUI is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting
First Time appeared Ibm
Ibm tivoli Netcoolomnibus
Weaknesses CWE-79
CPEs cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_netcoolomnibus:8.1.0.41:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:tivoli_netcoolomnibus:8.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Vendors & Products Ibm
Ibm tivoli Netcoolomnibus
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N'}


Subscriptions

Ibm Tivoli Netcool\/omnibus Tivoli Netcoolomnibus
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: ibm

Published:

Updated: 2026-11-08T17:03:14.479Z

Reserved: 2026-10-22T21:12:38.740Z

Link: CVE-2026-115554

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Status : Awaiting Analysis

Published: 2026-11-08T17:16:36.730

Modified: 2026-11-08T17:16:36.837

Link: CVE-2026-115554

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Updated: 2026-11-08T20:00:14Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-79

    Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')