What is CVE-2026-12628?

CVE-2026-12628 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Storage_protect, classified under Use of Hard-coded Credentials. CVSS score: 9.1/10. Published 2026-06-22.

How severe is CVE-2026-12628?

Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.1 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Ibm Storage_protect

CVE-2026-12628

IBM Storage Protect Client 8.1.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 and IBM Storage Protect Snapshot For Windows 8.1.0.0 through 8.2.1.0 could allow a remote attacker to bypass authentication due to the use of a hardcoded credential in the FlashCopy Manage…

EPSS: 0.004 (28.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 9.1 (Critical). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N.

Affected products

Ibm Storage_protect
Ibm Storage Protect Client — versions 8.1.0.0
Ibm Storage Protect Snapshot For Windows — versions 8.1.0.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-798 — Use of Hard-coded Credentials

References

psirt@us.ibm.com (vendor-advisory, Patch, patch, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-12628?: CVE-2026-12628 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Ibm Storage_protect, classified under Use of Hard-coded Credentials. CVSS score: 9.1/10. Published 2026-06-22.
How severe is CVE-2026-12628?: Critical severity. CVSS v3 base score is 9.1 out of 10.