CVE-2026-84036 IBM Guardium Data Protection is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

High 7.4 Published Updated

Remote authenticated attackers can bypass security restrictions in IBM Guardium Data Protection due to improper authorization checks.

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-2026-84036?

CVE-2026-84036 is a high-severity missing authorization 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 could allow a remote authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions due to improper authorization.

Weakness: CWE-285

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-84036?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Guardium Data Protection.

How do I fix CVE-2026-84036?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-84036 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-84036 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-84036 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Guardium Data Protection vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fmv8-fq3w-c796.

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