CVE-2026-84086: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') in IBM Guardium Data Protection
IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code due to improper limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-84086 is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2. It allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to bypass directory restrictions and execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper limitation of pathnames, enabling unauthorized file access or manipulation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. This means an attacker could potentially take control of the affected system, access sensitive data, and disrupt operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected system to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to path traversal attempts.
CVE-2026-84086: CWE-22 Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal') 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 limitation of a pathname to a restricted directory.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.2high
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-2026-84086 is a path traversal vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2. It allows a remote attacker with authentication privileges to bypass directory restrictions and execute arbitrary code on the affected system. The vulnerability is due to improper limitation of pathnames, enabling unauthorized file access or manipulation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could lead to arbitrary code execution with high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact. This means an attacker could potentially take control of the affected system, access sensitive data, and disrupt operations.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the affected system to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious activity related to path traversal attempts.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T06:30:17.390Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6aad98c155bf5e2cf57b8886
Added to database: 09/18/2026, 20:02:09 UTC
Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 20:31:32 UTC
Last updated: 09/19/2026, 02:01:23 UTC
Views: 5
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