CVE-2026-84245
High
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.
SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Ibm Guardium Data Protection
PublishedOct 8, 2026
First seenOct 8, 2026
Weakness typeCWE-269Improper privilege management
How to fix
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ibm guardium_data_protection | 12.2 | — |
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