CVE-2026-84209: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in IBM Guardium Data Protection
Description
IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.2.2 and 12.1 contain a high severity SQL injection vulnerability. This flaw allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands due to improper neutralization of special elements in SQL queries. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 8.1, indicating a significant risk to confidentiality, integrity, and availability if exploited.
CVSS v3.1
Score 8.1high
Affected software
IBM
Guardium Data Protection
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_protection:12.2.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_protection:12.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_protection:12.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84209 is an SQL injection vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.2.2 and 12.1. The issue arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands, enabling remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.1 (AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). No known exploits are reported in the wild, and no patch or remediation information is provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary SQL commands on the affected system, potentially leading to full compromise of the database confidentiality, integrity, and availability. This could result in unauthorized data access, modification, or deletion.
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 advisories for updates. Until a fix is available, consider restricting network access to the affected application and applying any recommended workarounds from IBM.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T11:05:31.397Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac80fe52cdf04f65639c926
Added to database: 10/08/2026, 21:49:25 UTC
Last enriched: 10/08/2026, 22:03:32 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 22:08:23 UTC
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