CVE-2026-19483: CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in IBM Storage Scale
CVE-2026-19483 is a vulnerability in IBM Storage Scale versions 5.2.3.0 through 5.2.3.8 and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 where sensitive information, including the admin password, may be logged in the GUI log files. This occurs in the Storage Scale Management GUI during system deployment and upgrade processes. The vulnerability involves insertion of sensitive information into log files, potentially exposing secrets related to exceptions and administrative credentials.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CWE-532) affects IBM Storage Scale Management GUI in versions 5.2.3.0 through 5.2.3.8 and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.1.0. The issue is that secrets, specifically the admin password, are logged into GUI log files during deployment and upgrade operations. This improper logging of sensitive information can lead to unauthorized disclosure if log files are accessed by unauthorized parties. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity but no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows disclosure of sensitive information such as the admin password through log files generated by the IBM Storage Scale Management GUI. This could lead to unauthorized access or compromise of the system if an attacker gains access to these logs. The impact is high on confidentiality and integrity, but there is no direct impact on system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation level has been published yet. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to log files and monitor for unauthorized access to logs containing sensitive information. Follow IBM's official guidance once available.
CVE-2026-19483: CWE-532 Insertion of Sensitive Information into Log File in IBM Storage Scale
Description
CVE-2026-19483 is a vulnerability in IBM Storage Scale versions 5.2.3.0 through 5.2.3.8 and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.1.0 where sensitive information, including the admin password, may be logged in the GUI log files. This occurs in the Storage Scale Management GUI during system deployment and upgrade processes. The vulnerability involves insertion of sensitive information into log files, potentially exposing secrets related to exceptions and administrative credentials.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
IBM
Storage Scale
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_scale:5.2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_scale:5.2.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_scale:6.0.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:storage_scale:6.0.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CWE-532) affects IBM Storage Scale Management GUI in versions 5.2.3.0 through 5.2.3.8 and 6.0.0.0 through 6.0.1.0. The issue is that secrets, specifically the admin password, are logged into GUI log files during deployment and upgrade operations. This improper logging of sensitive information can lead to unauthorized disclosure if log files are accessed by unauthorized parties. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.1, indicating a high severity with local attack vector, low attack complexity, low privileges required, no user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality and integrity but no impact on availability.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows disclosure of sensitive information such as the admin password through log files generated by the IBM Storage Scale Management GUI. This could lead to unauthorized access or compromise of the system if an attacker gains access to these logs. The impact is high on confidentiality and integrity, but there is no direct impact on system availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
No official patch or remediation level has been published yet. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to log files and monitor for unauthorized access to logs containing sensitive information. Follow IBM's official guidance once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-10T16:00:42.826Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a7e2fb5bf8831d539cb5cf6
Added to database: 08/13/2026, 20:57:25 UTC
Last enriched: 08/21/2026, 13:23:03 UTC
Last updated: 09/26/2026, 01:47:40 UTC
Views: 63
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