CVE-2026-82890: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM Guardium Data Protection
IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-82890 is a CWE-79 cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2. The issue arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation, enabling a remote attacker who is authenticated with low privileges to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the affected application. This could lead to elevated impact on integrity due to script execution, though availability is not affected.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker with low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript code, potentially impacting the integrity of the application. Confidentiality impact is low, and availability is not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided at this time. Until a patch is available, limit access to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to web interface usage.
CVE-2026-82890: CWE-79 Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') in IBM Guardium Data Protection
Description
IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary JavaScript code due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.9medium
Affected software
IBM
Guardium Data Protection
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_protection:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_protection:12.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-82890 is a CWE-79 cross-site scripting vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2. The issue arises from improper input neutralization during web page generation, enabling a remote attacker who is authenticated with low privileges to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the affected application. This could lead to elevated impact on integrity due to script execution, though availability is not affected.
Potential Impact
An authenticated remote attacker with low privileges can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary JavaScript code, potentially impacting the integrity of the application. Confidentiality impact is low, and availability is not affected. There are no known exploits in the wild currently.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. No official fix or patch links are provided at this time. Until a patch is available, limit access to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity related to web interface usage.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-31T09:09:19.458Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aad953c55bf5e2cf577b930
Added to database: 09/18/2026, 19:47:08 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 20:01:59 UTC
Last updated: 09/18/2026, 23:59:06 UTC
Views: 6
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