Improper Privilege Management in IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2
CVE-2026-82893

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

IBM
Status
Guardium Data Protection
Vendor
CVE Published:
18 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-82893?

A vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 has been identified, where improper privilege management could enable a local attacker to gain elevated privileges. This flaw may allow unauthorized access to sensitive data and functionalities, posing significant security risks to users. It is advisable for organizations to implement recommended patches and mitigate potential exploitations immediately.

Affected Version(s)

Guardium Data Protection 12.2

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288035
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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