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CVE-2026-84239: CWE-89 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an SQL Command ('SQL Injection') in IBM Guardium Data Protection

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VulnerabilityCVE-2026-84239cvecve-2026-84239cwe-89
Published: 09/18/2026 (09/18/2026, 19:54:33 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: IBM
Product: Guardium Data Protection

Description

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to obtain sensitive information due to improper neutralization of special elements used in an SQL command.

CVSS v3.1

Score 7.6high

Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
None
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
Low
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/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, 20:18:05 UTC

Technical Analysis

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 contains an SQL Injection vulnerability (CWE-89) due to improper neutralization of special elements used in SQL commands. This flaw could be exploited by a remote authenticated attacker with high privileges to access sensitive information. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 7.6, reflecting network attack vector, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and a confidentiality impact classified as high, with no integrity impact and low availability impact.

Potential Impact

An attacker with authenticated access and high privileges could exploit this vulnerability to retrieve sensitive information from the database. The confidentiality impact is high, meaning sensitive data could be exposed. There is no indication of integrity compromise, but availability impact is low, suggesting limited disruption to service.

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 trusted users with high privileges and monitor for suspicious activity related to SQL commands within the application.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
ibm
Date Reserved
2026-09-01T13:04:07.305Z
Cvss Version
3.1
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 6aad98c155bf5e2cf57b888b

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

Last enriched: 09/18/2026, 20:18:05 UTC

Last updated: 09/18/2026, 22:12:50 UTC

Views: 3

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