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9.8

IBM Guardium Data Protection lets remote attacker bypass login

CVE-2026-82967 · published 24 days ago
Summary

Version 12.2 of IBM Guardium Data Protection can be accessed without a valid username or password, letting anyone on the network reach its management console. This means an outsider could view or change data‑protection settings. Apply the vendor’s security update or limit network access to trusted hosts until the fix is installed.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
ibm guardium data protection 12.2
Original advisory text
IBM Guardium Data Protection is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.
IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 is vulnerable to an authentication bypass that allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to bypass IP-based access controls and access the Guardium management interface.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 3 days
Internal 60 days
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Can be exploited automatically
  • Gives an attacker full control
Severity
9.8 Critical
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-306Missing Authentication for Critical Function
Timeline
Published18 Sep 2026
Updated11 Oct 2026
First seen18 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2026-82967 · NVD
CVE-2026-82967 · MITRE
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