How severe is CVE-2026-84034?

CVE-2026-84034 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-84034 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-84034?

CVE-2026-84034 affects Ibm Guardium Data Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-84034?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2026-84034 published?

CVE-2026-84034 was published on 2026-09-18 and last updated on 2026-10-06.

CVE-2026-84034

CVE-2026-84034 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Guardium Data Protection with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-798.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-798
Affected product: Ibm Guardium Data Protection
Published: 2026-09-18
Last modified: 2026-10-06

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-84034?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2026-84034?: CVE-2026-84034 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-84034 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-84034?: CVE-2026-84034 affects Ibm Guardium Data Protection. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-84034?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2026-84034 published?: CVE-2026-84034 was published on 2026-09-18 and last updated on 2026-10-06.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_data_protection:12.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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