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CVE-2026-8862

7.5 · HIGH

IBM Netezza Software 11.3.0.3 through Interim Fix 002 has credentials that are hardcoded in the application source code, allowing unauthorized access to the container registry.

Published Sep 3, 2026ibmCWE-522EPSS 0.39%

Overview

CVE-2026-8862 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm netezza_performance_server. It was published on September 3, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

IBM Netezza Software 11.3.0.3 through Interim Fix 002 has credentials that are hardcoded in the application source code, allowing unauthorized access to the container registry. The exposed secret enables attackers to pull private container images, potentially revealing proprietary code, configuration details, and other sensitive information.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update netezza_performance_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
ibmnetezza_performance_server>= 0, < 11.3.1.3Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8862?

CVE-2026-8862 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting ibm netezza_performance_server. It was published on September 3, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2026-8862?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-8862?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update netezza_performance_server to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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