CVE-2026-81656 IBM Guardium Data Protection is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

High 8.8 Published 18 Sep 2026 Updated 23 Sep 2026

A low-privileged authenticated user can inject SQL via the New Query Builder REST endpoint, leading to unauthorized data access and system impact.

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-2026-81656?

CVE-2026-81656 is a high-severity SQL 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 a SQL injection vulnerability in the New Query Builder REST Processor. A low-privileged authenticated user can inject SQL statements through the newQueryBuilder REST endpoint, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to data and impact to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-81656?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Guardium Data Protection.

How do I fix CVE-2026-81656?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-81656 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2026-81656 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-81656 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-7jhh-r4p3-5p6r.