Directory Traversal Vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection Software
CVE-2026-4917

4.9MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Guardium Data Protection
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 April 2026

What is CVE-2026-4917?

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.1 is susceptible to a directory traversal vulnerability that enables an administrative user to navigate through the directory structure. By crafting a specific URL that incorporates 'dot dot' sequences (/../), an attacker could manipulate the system to write arbitrary files, potentially compromising sensitive data and system integrity. Proper security practices and immediate patching are essential to protect against this exploit.

Affected Version(s)

Guardium Data Protection 12.1

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7270422
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

benjamin.dixon.vaca8k@statefarm.com, benjamin.dixon.vaca8k@statefarm.com, benjamin.dixon.vaca8k@statefarm.com
.