CVE-2026-84089: IBM Guardium Data Protection is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.
Published Sep 17, 2026
·Updated
IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges due to improper privilege management.
Other sources
IBM Guardium Data Protection could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges due to improper privilege management.
— IBM
Affected Software
1 affected component
IBM Guardium Data Protection<=12.2
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
IBM Guardium Data Protectionto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 12.2Patch SqlGuard_12.0p233_FixPack
Event History
Sep 17, 2026
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via IBM·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Sep 18, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:52 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
Who can exploit this issue?
A local attacker could exploit the improper privilege management issue to gain elevated privileges. The provided information does not indicate that it is remotely exploitable.
2
What level of access does an attacker need before exploitation?
The attacker needs local access to the affected IBM Guardium Data Protection system. No further prerequisites are provided.