CVE-2026-84245
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Local Privilege Escalation in IBM Guardium Data Protection

Publication date: 2026-10-08

Last updated on: 2026-10-08

Assigner: IBM Corporation

Description
IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 is vulnerable to a local privilege escalation in the cp_wrapper component. A low-privileged local user could exploit this vulnerability to gain root privileges and access or modify sensitive system files.

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Published
2026-10-08
Last Modified
2026-10-08
Generated
2026-10-09
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2026-10-08
EPSS Evaluated
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NVD
CVE-2026-84245
EUVD
EUVD-2026-95242

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Vendor Product Version / Range
IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2

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CWE ID Description
CWE-269 The product does not properly assign, modify, track, or check privileges for an actor, creating an unintended sphere of control for that actor.

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Executive Summary

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 has a local privilege escalation vulnerability in the cp_wrapper component. A low-privileged local user can exploit this to gain root privileges and access or modify sensitive system files.

Detection Guidance

To detect this vulnerability, check for the presence of IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 on your system. Verify if the cp_wrapper component is running with root privileges. Look for unusual file modifications in sensitive system directories. No specific commands are provided in the context.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with local access could escalate privileges to root, allowing them to read, modify, or delete sensitive data, install malware, or take control of the system.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive data, violating GDPR and HIPAA requirements for data protection and access controls.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest IBM Guardium Data Protection patch or update to version 12.2 or later. Restrict local user access to the cp_wrapper component and monitor for unauthorized privilege changes.

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