CVE-2026-80442 IBM Guardium Data Protection is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

Critical 9.9 Published 18 Sep 2026 Updated 23 Sep 2026

Authenticated attackers can execute unauthorized OS commands via the exportCertificate functionality in IBM Guardium Data Protection.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2026-80442?

CVE-2026-80442 is a critical command injection vulnerability in Ibm Guardium Data Protection, published on 18 Sep 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 is vulnerable to an authenticated OS command injection vulnerability in the exportCertificate functionality. Successful exploitation could allow an attacker to execute unauthorized commands and impact the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Weakness: CWE-78

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-80442?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Guardium Data Protection.

How do I fix CVE-2026-80442?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-80442 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and pass arguments to programs as a list instead of through a shell. More about Command injection.

Is CVE-2026-80442 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-80442 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-m3rh-r6pf-7qmh.