OS Command Injection in IBM Guardium Data Protection
CVE-2026-84071

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

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

What is CVE-2026-84071?

IBM Guardium Data Protection version 12.2 has a vulnerability that allows a malicious, authenticated user to exploit the Universal Connector plugin's upload functionality. By submitting a specially crafted filename, the attacker can execute arbitrary shell commands on the host system, which may lead to unauthorized access and control with elevated privileges. This security flaw emphasizes the importance of validating user inputs and safeguarding against injection attacks to maintain the integrity of system operations.

Affected Version(s)

Guardium Data Protection 12.2

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288040
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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