IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.x Hard-Coded Credentials Remote Info Disclosure
CVE-2026-84891 Published on October 8, 2026
Security vulnerability affects the Windows GIM component as part of IBM Guardium Data Protection
IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information due to use of hard-coded credentials.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2026-84891 can be exploited with network access, and does not require authorization privileges or user interaction. This vulnerability is consided to have a high level of attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to have a high impact on confidentiality, with no impact on integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
Use of Hard-coded Credentials
The software contains hard-coded credentials, such as a password or cryptographic key, which it uses for its own inbound authentication, outbound communication to external components, or encryption of internal data.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-84891
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Affected Versions
IBM Guardium Data Protection:- Version 12.0 is affected.
- Version 12.1 is affected.
- Version 12.2 is affected.