CVE-2026-84070: 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 code due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84070 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.9, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to compromise of sensitive data, alteration of information, and partial denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit access to the affected system to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the vulnerable interface to untrusted networks.
CVE-2026-84070: 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 code due to improper neutralization of input during web page generation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.9high
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-2026-84070 is a cross-site scripting vulnerability (CWE-79) in IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2. The vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of input during web page generation, enabling a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 8.9, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, requiring privileges and user interaction, and impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high severity. No vendor advisory or patch information is currently available.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected web application, potentially leading to compromise of sensitive data, alteration of information, and partial denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability with high impact.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, limit access to the affected system to trusted users and monitor for suspicious activity. Avoid exposing the vulnerable interface to untrusted networks.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T06:10:15.457Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aad953b55bf5e2cf577b8a2
Added to database: 09/18/2026, 19:47:07 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 20:02:41 UTC
Last updated: 09/19/2026, 03:01:23 UTC
Views: 4
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