CVE-2026-85542
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Command Injection in IBM Guardium Data Protection

Publication date: 2026-09-25

Last updated on: 2026-09-25

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 is affected by a command injection vulnerability in the GIM bundle import functionality. An authenticated attacker can provide a crafted GIM bundle that causes attacker-controlled arguments to be passed to the tar command, resulting in arbitrary command execution with elevated privileges on the Central Manager.

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Published
2026-09-25
Last Modified
2026-09-25
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2026-09-25
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2026-09-25
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-85542
EUVD
EUVD-2026-87097

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Vendor Product Version / Range
ibm guardium_data_protection 12.2

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CWE ID Description
CWE-78 The product constructs all or part of an OS command using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the intended OS command when it is sent to a downstream component.

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Executive Summary

This is a command injection vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2. An authenticated attacker can exploit it by providing a specially crafted GIM bundle during import. The vulnerability allows attacker-controlled arguments to be passed to the tar command, leading to arbitrary command execution with elevated privileges on the Central Manager.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could gain full control over the Central Manager system, execute arbitrary commands, and potentially access or modify sensitive data. This could lead to data breaches, unauthorized system access, or disruption of Guardium Data Protection services.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or exposure of regulated data, violating compliance requirements such as GDPR or HIPAA. Organizations may face legal penalties, loss of certification, or reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM Guardium Data Protection patch or update to version 12.2 or later. Disable GIM bundle import functionality if not required. Restrict access to authenticated users with least privileges. Monitor Central Manager logs for suspicious tar command executions.

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