IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.0-5.2.3.8/6.0.0.0-6.0.1.0 GUI hardcoded token
CVE-2026-13460 Published on August 13, 2026
The following vulnerabilities that can affect IBM Storage Scale and the Management GUI are now fixed in 5.2.3.9 or higher and 6.0.1.1 or higher
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-13460 is exploitable with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Use of Hard-coded Credentials
The software contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-13460
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Affected Versions
IBM Storage Scale:- Version 5.2.3.0, <= 5.2.3.8 is affected.
- Version 6.0.0.0, <= 6.0.1.0 is affected.