CVE-2026-84089 IBM Guardium Data Protection is affected by multiple vulnerabilities.

High 7.8 Published Updated

A local attacker can gain elevated privileges in IBM Guardium Data Protection due to improper privilege management.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2026-84089?

CVE-2026-84089 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Guardium Data Protection, published on 18 Sep 2026. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 could allow a local attacker to gain elevated privileges due to improper privilege management.

Weakness: CWE-269

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-84089?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ibm Guardium Data Protection.

How do I fix CVE-2026-84089?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-84089 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2026-84089 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-84089 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Ibm Guardium Data Protection vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mw26-mw57-3h52.

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