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CVE-2026-84272 is a missing-authentication vulnerability in the edge-controller component of IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.1 and 12.2.2. An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit the component to execute arbitrary container images and gain control of managed edge clusters.
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A critical missing-authentication vulnerability in the IBM Guardium Data Protection edge-controller component permits unauthenticated remote execution of arbitrary container images and takeover of managed edge clusters. The reported CVSS score is 9.8. Patches are available. The article recommends isolating edge-controller interfaces and enforcing authentication at an API gateway; these are publication-provided compensating controls, not official vendor workarounds.
A missing-authentication vulnerability in the edge-controller component of IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.1 and 12.2.2 allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to execute arbitrary container images and take control of managed edge clusters.
A critical missing-authentication vulnerability in the edge-controller component of IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.1 and 12.2.2. It allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary container images and take control of managed edge clusters. The reported CVSS 3.1 score is 9.8.
A critical missing-authentication vulnerability in the IBM Guardium Data Protection edge-controller component allows unauthenticated remote attackers to execute arbitrary container images and take control of managed edge clusters. The record assigns a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.8, with no privileges or user interaction required and high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. Published October 8, 2026, the record links an IBM advisory tagged as a patch.
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