CVE-2026-75875

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IBM Guardium Data Protection Path Traversal Vulnerability

Publication date: 2026-10-08

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2 could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code due to path traversal.

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Published

2026-10-08

Last Modified

2026-10-08

Generated

2026-10-09

AI Q&A

2026-10-09

EPSS Evaluated

N/A

NVD

CVE-2026-75875

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
IBM	Guardium	Data Protection 12.0
IBM	Guardium	Data Protection 12.1
IBM	Guardium	Data Protection 12.2

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
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

This vulnerability in IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. The issue arises due to a path traversal flaw, which enables an attacker to access files or directories outside the intended restricted path.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to run malicious code on your system, potentially leading to unauthorized access, data theft, or system compromise. This could result in sensitive data exposure, operational disruptions, or further network infiltration.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive data, which may violate compliance requirements under GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulations. Organizations could face legal penalties, reputational damage, or loss of certification if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security patches or updates provided by IBM for Guardium Data Protection versions 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2 to address the path traversal vulnerability.

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