CVE-2026-4130

Storage of Sensitive Information in Cleartext in NI SystemLink

HIGH

7.1

CVSS Score

Published: September 10, 2026 at 03:38 PM UTC

Updated: September 16, 2026 at 05:17 PM UTC

2 products affected across 2 vendorsSystemlinkSystemlink Server

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Severity

HIGH7.1

Exploit prediction

EPSS 0.1%

SSVC

No known exploit

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.

Affected

Our own answer: ranges merged, affected separated from platform-only, with confidence and review flags.

Systemlink · Ni

95%

v < 26.5.0

Affected range stops below 26.5.0, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Systemlink Server · Emerson

60%

v < 26.5.0

Affected range stops below 26.5.0, so it looks safe — our inference, not a vendor statement

Remediation

No guide yet

No remediation guidance has been written for this CVE yet, and no fixed version or vendor advisory is recorded against it.

References (1)

Source: cverecord

https://www.ni.com/en/support/security/available-critical-and-security-updates-for-ni-software/2026/storage-of-sensitive-information-in-cleartext-in-ni-systemlink.html

SSVC — Action Prioritization

SSVCNo known exploitNot automatableTotal impact

SSVC signals action urgency (what to patch first), separate from CVSS which measures severity.

CVSS

7.1HIGHNI

Attack Vector: LOCAL
Complexity: LOW
Privileges: LOW
User Interaction: NONE
Scope: UNCHANGED
Confidentiality: HIGH
Integrity: HIGH
Availability: NONE

Vector?

Quick Info

StatusAWAITING ANALYSIS

CWE

CWE-312

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