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CVE-2026-84075: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in IBM Guardium Data Protection

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-84075cvecve-2026-84075cwe-306
Published: 09/18/2026 (09/18/2026, 19:46:59 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: IBM
Product: 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

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
Low
Integrity
High
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:H/A:L

Affected software

IBM

Guardium Data Protection

Affected versions
=12.2
CPE configurations (2)
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_protection:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_protection:12.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/18/2026, 20:17:02 UTC

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.

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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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