Authentication Bypass Weakness in IBM Guardium Data Protection
CVE-2026-82967

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-82967?

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 contains a significant vulnerability that permits unauthenticated remote attackers to circumvent IP-based access controls. This flaw enables them to gain unauthorized access to the Guardium management interface, thereby jeopardizing data security and management integrity. It is essential for affected users to apply the available patches and follow recommended security practices to mitigate potential risks.

Affected Version(s)

Guardium Data Protection 12.2

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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