CVE-2026-4130: CWE-312 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in NI SystemLink
There is a storage of sensitive information in cleartext vulnerability in NI SystemLink. This vulnerability may allow an attacker with local access to obtain sensitive information stored by the system in the clear. This vulnerability affects NI SystemLink and NI SystemLink Server 2026 Q3 and prior versions.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-4130) involves the cleartext storage of sensitive information in NI SystemLink products up to and including the 2026 Q3 release. An attacker with local access to the affected system can retrieve sensitive data stored without encryption or adequate protection. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and privileges required, with high confidentiality and integrity impact but no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can obtain sensitive information stored in cleartext, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of the data managed by NI SystemLink. There is no indication of remote exploitation or denial of service impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized access.
CVE-2026-4130: CWE-312 Cleartext storage of sensitive information in NI SystemLink
Description
There is a storage of sensitive information in cleartext vulnerability in NI SystemLink. This vulnerability may allow an attacker with local access to obtain sensitive information stored by the system in the clear. This vulnerability affects NI SystemLink and NI SystemLink Server 2026 Q3 and prior versions.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.1high
Affected software
NI
SystemLink
NI
SystemLink Server
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability (CVE-2026-4130) involves the cleartext storage of sensitive information in NI SystemLink products up to and including the 2026 Q3 release. An attacker with local access to the affected system can retrieve sensitive data stored without encryption or adequate protection. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates low attack complexity and privileges required, with high confidentiality and integrity impact but no availability impact.
Potential Impact
An attacker with local access can obtain sensitive information stored in cleartext, potentially compromising confidentiality and integrity of the data managed by NI SystemLink. There is no indication of remote exploitation or denial of service impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch information is provided in the available data. Until a patch is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for unauthorized access.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- NI
- Date Reserved
- 2026-03-13T14:11:51.198Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aa2d18d8744ddd5a6dabc00
Added to database: 09/10/2026, 15:49:33 UTC
Last enriched: 09/10/2026, 16:37:30 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 18:05:21 UTC
Views: 4
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