CVE-2026-84884
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CVE-2026-84884 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 stores internal REST service-account passwords in a reversible plaintext-equivalent format. An authenticated attacker who gains access to the stored credential could recover the password and obtain an administrative REST access token.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 stores internal REST service-account passwords in a reversible plaintext-equivalent format. An authenticated attacker who gains access to the stored credential could recover the password and obtain an administrative REST access token.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ibm | Guardium Data Protection | 12.1 |
| Ibm | Guardium Data Protection | 12.2 |
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288035Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Analyzed
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