CVE-2026-84034 — HIGH (8.8)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-798

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288040

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-84034?

CVE-2026-84034 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 mast...

How severe is CVE-2026-84034?

CVE-2026-84034 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-84034?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.