CVE-2026-84891: CWE-798 Use of Hard-coded Credentials in IBM Guardium Data Protection
Description
IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2 contain a vulnerability involving the use of hard-coded credentials. This flaw could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information without requiring user interaction or privileges. The vulnerability has a medium severity rating with a CVSS score of 5.9.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.9medium
Affected software
IBM
Guardium Data Protection
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Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-84891 describes a security vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2 where hard-coded credentials are used. This weakness (CWE-798) could enable a remote attacker to access sensitive information remotely without authentication or user interaction. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 5.9, reflecting a network attack vector with high complexity and no privileges required, impacting confidentiality but not integrity or availability.
Potential Impact
An attacker can remotely obtain sensitive information from affected IBM Guardium Data Protection systems due to the presence of hard-coded credentials. This compromises confidentiality but does not affect system integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
No patch or official fix information is provided in the available data. Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the IBM vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict network access to affected systems and monitor for suspicious activity related to credential misuse.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- ibm
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-02T14:38:32.889Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6ac80c6f2cdf04f6563805c4
Added to database: 10/08/2026, 21:34:39 UTC
Last enriched: 10/08/2026, 22:35:25 UTC
Last updated: 10/08/2026, 23:48:09 UTC
Views: 11
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