CVE-2026-13460
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CVE-2026-13460 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.0 through 5.2.3.8, and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 GUI contains a hardcoded token in the source code, which was used for inter-node cluster communication and REST API authentication between GUI.. EPSS estimates a 0.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.0 through 5.2.3.8, and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 GUI contains a hardcoded token in the source code, which was used for inter-node cluster communication and REST API authentication between GUI.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Storage Scale | >= 5.2.3.0, < 5.2.3.9 |
| Ibm | Storage Scale | >= 6.0.0.0, < 6.0.1.1 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7283308Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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