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CVE-2026-36226 Advantech CVE debrief

A Cross Site Scripting vulnerability exists in Advantech WebAccess/SCADA 8.0-2015.08.16. The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information via the decryption field in the Create New Project User component. The Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) score for this vulnerability is 6.1, with a Medium severity rating. This vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to inject malicious code into the application, which could lead to the disclosure of sensitive information. Users of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA 8.0-2015.08.16 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions to prevent exploitation. The CVE record was published on 2026-05-22T17:16:46.813Z and was last modified on 2026-07-23T16:10:00.137Z. The NVD entry is currently Awaiting Analysis. There is limited information available about the vulnerability, and defenders should verify the affected scope and severity with the vendor.

Vendor
Advantech
Product
WebAccess/SCADA
CVSS
MEDIUM 6.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-05-22
Original CVE updated
2026-07-23
Advisory published
2026-05-22
Advisory updated
2026-07-23

Who should care

Users of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA 8.0-2015.08.16 should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions to prevent exploitation.

Technical summary

The vulnerability is a Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability, which allows an attacker to inject malicious code into the application. In this case, the vulnerability exists in the decryption field of the Create New Project User component. An attacker could potentially use this vulnerability to obtain sensitive information.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

  • Apply the latest security patches and updates for Advantech WebAccess/SCADA 8.0-2015.08.16
  • Implement input validation and sanitization for user input
  • Use a web application firewall to detect and prevent XSS attacks

Evidence notes

The CVE record was published on 2026-05-22T17:16:46.813Z and was last modified on 2026-07-23T16:10:00.137Z. The NVD entry is currently Awaiting Analysis. There is limited information available about the vulnerability, and defenders should verify the affected scope and severity with the vendor. The decryption field in the Create New Project User component of Advantech WebAccess/SCADA 8.0-2015.08.16 is reportedly vulnerable to Cross Site Scripting (XSS). However, the specific details of the vulnerability and its potential impact are not currently clear. Further investigation and verification are necessary to understand the vulnerability's characteristics and potential consequences.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-36226 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-36226

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-36226 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-36226

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.