CVE-2026-84078 — CRITICAL (9.9)

Vulnerability Description

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 is vulnerable to a missing authentication vulnerability in the LoadBalancerServlet. An unauthenticated user can access privileged load-balancer operations, potentially resulting in unauthorized actions and impact to the integrity and availability of the affected system.

CVSS Score

9.9

CRITICAL

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

LOW

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-306

References

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

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-84078?

CVE-2026-84078 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 is vulnerable to a missing authentication vulnerability in the LoadBalancerServlet. An unauthenticated user can access privileged load-balancer operations, potentiall...

How severe is CVE-2026-84078?

CVE-2026-84078 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-84078?

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