CVE-2026-4918: IBM Guardium Data Protection is affected by multiple vulnerabilities

Published Apr 22, 2026
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Updated

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.1 is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an administrative user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

Other sources

IBM Guardium Data Protection is vulnerable to stored cross-site scripting. This vulnerability allows an administrative user to embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI thus altering the intended functionality potentially leading to credentials disclosure within a trusted session.

— IBM

Affected Software

3 affected components
IBM Guardium Data Protection=12.1
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 Protection12.1 https://www.ibm.com/support/fixcentral/swg/quickorder?parent=IBM%20Security&product=ibm/Information+Management/InfoSphere+Guardium&release=12.1&platform=Linux&function=fixId&fixids=SqlGuard-12.0p140_Bundle&includeSupersedes=0&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·11:26 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:26 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-2026-4918?

CVE-2026-4918 is rated as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for stored cross-site scripting.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-4918?

To fix CVE-2026-4918, upgrade IBM Guardium Data Protection to version 12.1 or later where the vulnerability is addressed.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-4918?

CVE-2026-4918 is identified as a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2026-4918?

CVE-2026-4918 affects users of IBM Guardium Data Protection versions up to and including 12.1.

5

What can attackers achieve using CVE-2026-4918?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2026-4918 can embed arbitrary JavaScript code in the Web UI, potentially altering its intended functionality.

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