CVE-2026-84034

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.25%

Last modified

CVE-2026-84034 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 is vulnerable to a hardcoded credentials vulnerability in the hardware_assess/obstore binaries. A low-privileged authenticated user can recover hardcoded product master secrets, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to the internal database and compromise of sensitive system information.. EPSS estimates a 0.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 is vulnerable to a hardcoded credentials vulnerability in the hardware_assess/obstore binaries. A low-privileged authenticated user can recover hardcoded product master secrets, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to the internal database and compromise of sensitive system information.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.25%

16.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
IBMGuardium Data Protection12.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Received

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-84034?
IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 is vulnerable to a hardcoded credentials vulnerability in the hardware_assess/obstore binaries. A low-privileged authenticated user can recover hardcoded product master secrets, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to the internal database and compromise of sensitive system information.
How severe is CVE-2026-84034?
CVE-2026-84034 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.25% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84034?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST