CVE-2026-13460: IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.0 through 5.2.3.8, and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 GUI contains a hardcoded token in the s

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-13460 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting storage scale. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.0 through 5.2.3.8, and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 GUI contains a hardcoded token in the source code, which was used for inter-node cluster communication and REST API authentication between GUI.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-798
Published	2026-08-13
Last modified	2026-08-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-08-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-08-13 20:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-08-17 21:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm storage scale UPGRADE

Affected: >= 5.2.3.0 and < 5.2.3.9 · >= 6.0.0.0 and < 6.0.1.1

Fixed in: 5.2.3.9, 6.0.1.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 5.2.3.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy storage-scale || rpm -q storage-scale || storage-scale --version

2. UPGRADE to 5.2.3.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade storage-scale

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade storage-scale

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 5.2.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison storage-scale sudo apt install storage-scale=<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold storage-scale

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list storage-scale sudo dnf downgrade storage-scale-<VERSION_BEFORE_5.2.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add storage-scale

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-13460?

storage scale: upgrade to 5.2.3.9, 6.0.1.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-13460 being exploited?

CVE-2026-13460 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-13460 affect?

CVE-2026-13460 affects storage scale. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). IBM Storage Scale 5.2.3.0 through 5.2.3.8, and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 GUI contains a hardcoded token in the source code, which was used for inter-node cluster communication and REST API authentication between GUI.

How urgent is CVE-2026-13460?

Priority 42/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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