CVE-2026-84272
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CVE-2026-84272 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Guardium Data Protection | 12.1 |
| Ibm | Guardium Data Protection | 12.2.2 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288832Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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