CVE-2026-12628
Hardcoded credential in the IBM Storage Protect Snapshot For Windows leads to unauthorized access to system
Description
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 Manager (FCM) authentication mechanism. The application contains a static credential embedded in multiple authentication code paths, and does not properly validate authentication responses, which may allow an unauthenticated attacker to establish a trusted session and access protected services. This vulnerability affects client components across multiple versions and may allow an attacker to impersonate legitimate clients, potentially leading to unauthorized access to system resources.
INFO
Published Date :
June 22, 2026, 4:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
June 26, 2026, 8:01 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-12628
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS | 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0 | |||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 9a959283-ebb5-44b6-b705-dcc2bbced522 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update IBM Storage Protect Client to a later version.
- Update IBM Storage Protect Snapshot for Windows.
- Remove hardcoded credentials from authentication mechanisms.
- Implement proper validation of authentication responses.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-12628.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7277245 | Patch Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2026-12628 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2026-12628
weaknesses.
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CVE-2026-12628 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Jun. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 8.1.0.0 up to (excluding) 8.2.1.1 Added Reference Type IBM Corporation: https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7277245 Types: Patch, Vendor Advisory -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-12628', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-24T00:00:00+00:00'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-12628', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-25T03:55:26.275060Z'} -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 25, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-12628', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-23T14:05:23.438241Z'} {'id': 'CVE-2026-12628', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'yes'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-24T00:00:00+00:00'} -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Jun. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Removed CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Changed Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_client:8.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_client:8.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'IBM', 'product': 'Storage Protect Client', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '8.1.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.2.1.0'}]}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_snapshot_for_windows:8.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_snapshot_for_windows:8.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'IBM', 'product': 'Storage Protect Snapshot For Windows', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '8.1.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.2.1.0'}]}] [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_client:8.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_client:8.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'IBM', 'product': 'Storage Protect Client', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '8.1.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.2.1.0'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_snapshot_for_windows:8.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_snapshot_for_windows:8.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'IBM', 'product': 'Storage Protect Snapshot For Windows', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '8.1.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.2.1.0'}], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}] -
CVE Modified by 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
Jun. 23, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added SSVC {'id': 'CVE-2026-12628', 'role': 'CISA Coordinator', 'options': [{'exploitation': 'none'}, {'automatable': 'no'}, {'technicalImpact': 'total'}], 'version': '2.0.3', 'timestamp': '2026-06-23T14:05:23.438241Z'} -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jun. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_client:8.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_client:8.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'IBM', 'product': 'Storage Protect Client', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '8.1.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.2.1.0'}]}, {'cpes': ['cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_snapshot_for_windows:8.1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*', 'cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_protect_snapshot_for_windows:8.2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*'], 'vendor': 'IBM', 'product': 'Storage Protect Snapshot For Windows', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '8.1.0.0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '8.2.1.0'}]}] Added Description 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 Manager (FCM) authentication mechanism. The application contains a static credential embedded in multiple authentication code paths, and does not properly validate authentication responses, which may allow an unauthenticated attacker to establish a trusted session and access protected services. This vulnerability affects client components across multiple versions and may allow an attacker to impersonate legitimate clients, potentially leading to unauthorized access to system resources. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N Added CWE CWE-798 Added Reference https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7277245