What is CVE-2026-8862?

CVE-2026-8862 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Netezza Software, classified under Insufficiently Protected Credentials. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-09-03.

How severe is CVE-2026-8862?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Vulnerability in IBM Netezza Software

CVE-2026-8862

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.

EPSS: 0.002 (14.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Ibm Netezza Software

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-522 — Insufficiently Protected Credentials

References

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

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-8862?: CVE-2026-8862 is a high-severity vulnerability in IBM Netezza Software, classified under Insufficiently Protected Credentials. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-09-03.
How severe is CVE-2026-8862?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.