How severe is CVE-2026-8862?

CVE-2026-8862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2026-8862 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-8862?

CVE-2026-8862 affects Ibm Netezza Performance Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-8862?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-8862 published?

CVE-2026-8862 was published on 2026-09-03 and last updated on 2026-09-10.

CVE-2026-8862

CVE-2026-8862 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Netezza Performance Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-522.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-522
Affected product: Ibm Netezza Performance Server
Published: 2026-09-03
Last modified: 2026-09-10

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-8862?: CVE-2026-8862 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-8862 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-8862?: CVE-2026-8862 affects Ibm Netezza Performance Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-8862?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-8862 published?: CVE-2026-8862 was published on 2026-09-03 and last updated on 2026-09-10.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7284359

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:netezza_performance_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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