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CVE-2026-84249: IBM Guardium Data Protection lets remote attacker run commands

CVE-2026-84249 · published 10 days ago

Summary

Versions 12.2 and 12.2.2 of IBM Guardium Data Protection do not properly check who is sending a request for an important management function. This weakness could let someone on the network perform actions as if they were an authorized administrator. Apply the latest security updates from IBM and verify that all management interfaces require strong authentication.

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

Vendor	Product	Affected versions
ibm	guardium data protection	12.2
ibm	guardium_data_protection	12.2 12.2.2 `cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_protection:12.2:::::::*`

Original advisory text

IBM Guardium Data Protection is affected by vulnerability

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2, and 12.2.2 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary management operations due to missing authentication for critical function.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288036 Vendor Advisory

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

Published8 Oct 2026

Updated15 Oct 2026

First seen8 Oct 2026

Sources

CVE-2026-84249 · NVD

CVE-2026-84249 · MITRE

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