CVE-2026-84884 — HIGH (7.5)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-256

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7288035

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-84884?

CVE-2026-84884 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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 ...

How severe is CVE-2026-84884?

CVE-2026-84884 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-84884?

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