CVE-2026-84842
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Path Traversal and File Deletion in IBM Guardium Data Protection

Vulnerability report for CVE-2026-84842, including description, CVSS score, EPSS score, affected products, exploitability, helpful resources, and attack-flow context.

Publication date: 2026-09-29

Last updated on: 2026-09-29

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 is vulnerable to path traversal and arbitrary file deletion in the Datasource REST component. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to delete files and potentially cause denial of service or impact system integrity.

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Published
2026-09-29
Last Modified
2026-09-29
Generated
2026-09-29
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2026-09-29
EPSS Evaluated
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ibm guardium_data_protection 12.2

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CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.

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Executive Summary

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 has a vulnerability in the Datasource REST component that allows path traversal and arbitrary file deletion. An authenticated remote attacker could exploit this to delete files and potentially cause denial of service or impact system integrity.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability could allow an attacker to delete critical files, leading to system disruptions or loss of data integrity. It may also enable denial of service attacks if key files are removed.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM Guardium Data Protection patch or update to version 12.2 or later. Restrict access to the Datasource REST component to trusted users only. Monitor system logs for unusual file deletion activities.

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