Is CVE-2026-8636 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2026-8636 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2026-8636 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2026-8636 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-8636?

CVE-2026-8636 has a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2026-8636

CWE-316Published: June 22, 2026· Updated: Jun 26, 2026

7.5

CVSS v3.1

EPSS:0.08%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:0.2th

Official 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.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-8636 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 7.5.