CVE-2026-82891: CWE-321 Use of Hard-coded Cryptographic Key in IBM Guardium Data Protection
Description
IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.1 and 12.2 contain a vulnerability due to the use of a hard-coded cryptographic key. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 8.1.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
IBM
Guardium Data Protection
pkg:maven/com.ibm/guardium_data_protectioncpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_protection:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_protection:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_protection:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_protection:12.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Run on your own infrastructure? Check whether these packages are installed with threat-finder — our free open-source scanner.
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-82891 identifies a security weakness in IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.1 and 12.2 where a hard-coded cryptographic key is used. This cryptographic flaw can be exploited remotely without user interaction but requires high attack complexity. Successful exploitation could lead to complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability compromise of the affected system's protected data.
Potential Impact
The use of a hard-coded cryptographic key allows a remote attacker to potentially decrypt or access sensitive information protected by the affected IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.1 and 12.2. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability, rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.1.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, organizations should consider restricting network access to the affected systems and monitor for suspicious activity related to cryptographic operations.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-08-31T09:12:21.427Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ad7e8e52cdf04f656695f80
Added to database: 10/20/2026, 22:19:17 UTC
Last enriched: 10/20/2026, 22:48:13 UTC
Last updated: 10/20/2026, 22:48:13 UTC
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