CVE-2026-84082: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in IBM Guardium Data Protection
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.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
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.
CVE-2026-84082: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in IBM 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
Affected software
IBM
Guardium Data Protection
pkg:maven/com.ibm/guardium_data_protectioncpe: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-2026-84082 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.
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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