CVE-2026-84272: CWE-306 Missing Authentication for Critical Function in IBM Guardium Data Protection
Description
IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.1 and 12.2.2 contain a critical vulnerability in the edge-controller component due to missing authentication. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary container images and potentially take control of managed edge clusters. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-306 and has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8, indicating a critical severity level.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
IBM
Guardium Data Protection
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84272 is a critical vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.1 and 12.2.2 where the edge-controller component lacks proper authentication controls. This missing authentication (CWE-306) enables unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary container images, leading to full control over managed edge clusters. The vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8 (AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H), reflecting its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary container images on the edge-controller, gaining control over managed edge clusters. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems and data.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict network access to the edge-controller component to trusted sources and monitor for suspicious activity related to container execution.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-01T14:13:55.424Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac7fef12cdf04f656318c06
Added to database: 10/08/2026, 20:37:05 UTC
Last enriched: 10/08/2026, 20:49:21 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 20:49:21 UTC
Views: 8
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