CVE-2026-4917: IBM Guardium Data Protection is affected by multiple vulnerabilities

Published Apr 22, 2026
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Updated

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.1 could allow an administrative user to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to write arbitrary files on the system.

Other sources

IBM Guardium Data Protection could allow an administrative user to traverse directories on the system. An attacker could send a specially crafted URL request containing "dot dot" sequences (/../) to write arbitrary files on the system.

— IBM

Affected Software

2 affected components
IBM Guardium Data Protection<=12.1
IBM Guardium Data Protection=12.1

Remediation

Information

IBM encourages customers to update their systems promptly. ProductVersions FixIBM Guardium Data Protection12.1https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/quickorder?parent=IBM%20Security&amp;product=ibm/Information+Management/InfoSphere+Guardium&amp;release=12.1&amp;platform=Linux&amp;function=fixId&amp;fixids=SqlGuard-12.0p140_Bundle&amp;includeSupersedes=0&amp;source=fc

Event History

Apr 22, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:27 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Apr 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-4917?

CVE-2026-4917 has a high severity rating due to its ability to allow directory traversal by an administrative user.

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2026-4917?

To mitigate CVE-2026-4917, ensure that you apply the latest patches from IBM for Guardium Data Protection 12.1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-4917?

CVE-2026-4917 affects IBM Guardium Data Protection version 12.1 and earlier.

4

Can an attacker exploit CVE-2026-4917 remotely?

Yes, an attacker can exploit CVE-2026-4917 remotely through specially crafted URL requests.

5

What types of attacks does CVE-2026-4917 enable?

CVE-2026-4917 enables arbitrary file writing attacks on the system.

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