CVE-2026-84075: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in IBM Guardium Data Protection
IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions due to missing authentication for the ChangeTrackerServlet.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84075 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 where the ChangeTrackerServlet lacks proper authentication controls. This missing authentication allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass security restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data or system functions. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9, reflecting its critical nature and ease of exploitation without privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers to bypass security restrictions without authentication, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Given the critical CVSS score and the nature of the flaw, attackers could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or perform unauthorized actions within IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation 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, restrict network access to the affected service and monitor for any unusual activity related to the ChangeTrackerServlet.
CVE-2026-84075: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in IBM Guardium Data Protection
Description
IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 could allow a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions due to missing authentication for the ChangeTrackerServlet.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.9critical
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-2026-84075 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 where the ChangeTrackerServlet lacks proper authentication controls. This missing authentication allows unauthenticated remote attackers to bypass security restrictions, potentially leading to unauthorized access and manipulation of sensitive data or system functions. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-306 (Missing Authentication for Critical Function) and has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9, reflecting its critical nature and ease of exploitation without privileges or user interaction.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability enables remote attackers to bypass security restrictions without authentication, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. Given the critical CVSS score and the nature of the flaw, attackers could gain unauthorized access to sensitive data or perform unauthorized actions within IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official remediation 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, restrict network access to the affected service and monitor for any unusual activity related to the ChangeTrackerServlet.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T06:15:40.547Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aad98c555bf5e2cf57b889d
Added to database: 09/18/2026, 20:02:13 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 20:17:02 UTC
Last updated: 09/19/2026, 04:01:23 UTC
Views: 10
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