CVE-2026-84272
9.8 · CRITICALIBM Guardium Data Protection 12.1 and 12.2.2 are vulnerable to missing authentication in the edge-controller component.
Overview
CVE-2026-84272 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting ibm guardium_data_protection. It was published on October 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.1 and 12.2.2 are vulnerable to missing authentication in the edge-controller component. An unauthenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary container images and gain control of managed edge clusters.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update guardium_data_protection to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
Affected products
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References
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2026-84272?
CVE-2026-84272 is a critical-severity vulnerability affecting ibm guardium_data_protection. It was published on October 8, 2026 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).
How severe is CVE-2026-84272?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-84272?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from ibm. Update guardium_data_protection to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2026-84272?
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