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CVE-2026-84082: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in IBM Guardium Data Protection

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Critical
VulnerabilityCVE-2026-84082cvecve-2026-84082cwe-89
Published: 09/18/2026 (09/18/2026, 19:50:18 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 execute arbitrary SQL commands due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command.

CVSS v3.1

Score 9.8critical

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

Affected software

IBM

Guardium Data Protection

Affected versions
=12.2
com.ibm/guardium_data_protection
pkg:maven/com.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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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AI-Powered Analysis

Machine-generated threat intelligence

AILast updated: 09/18/2026, 20:16:42 UTC

Technical Analysis

CVE-2026-84082 is an SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2. The flaw arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the affected system. This vulnerability is remotely exploitable without authentication and requires low attack complexity, resulting in high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the affected IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 system. This can lead to full compromise of the database, including unauthorized data disclosure, data modification, and potential denial of service.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no patch or official fix information is provided, users should monitor IBM's official security advisories for updates and apply any released patches promptly. In the meantime, consider restricting network access to the affected service to trusted sources only.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
ibm
Date Reserved
2026-09-01T06:21:48.429Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aad98c555bf5e2cf57b88a2

Added to database: 09/18/2026, 20:02:13 UTC

Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 20:16:42 UTC

Last updated: 09/18/2026, 22:12:51 UTC

Views: 6

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