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CVE-2026-87980 IBM CVE debrief

IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2 have a vulnerability in the UNIX S-TAP component, allowing local attackers to obtain sensitive information due to cleartext storage of sensitive information in logs. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 3.1 and is considered low severity. Defenders should assess exposure, prioritize log storage verification, and review access controls, especially in environments with local access concerns. The CVE record and source item provide details, but additional information on exploitation or affected systems is limited.

Vendor
IBM
Product
Guardium Data Protection
CVSS
LOW 3.1
CISA KEV
Not listed in stored evidence
Original CVE published
2026-10-08
Original CVE updated
2026-10-09
Advisory published
2026-10-08
Advisory updated
2026-10-09

Who should care

Defenders responsible for IBM Guardium Data Protection instances, especially those with local access concerns, should assess exposure and prioritize log storage verification and access control reviews.

Why it matters

Defenders should prioritize verifying log storage and reviewing access controls for Guardium Data Protection instances, especially in environments where local access is a concern, as the vulnerability could allow local attackers to obtain sensitive data.

  • Verify log storage and access controls to prevent sensitive information exposure
  • Review incident response plans for potential log-related security incidents
  • Monitor system logs for sensitive information exposure

Technical summary

IBM Guardium Data Protection versions 12.0, 12.1, and 12.2 store sensitive information in cleartext logs, potentially allowing local attackers to obtain sensitive data. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 3.1 and is considered low severity. Defenders should prioritize verifying log storage and reviewing access controls for Guardium Data Protection instances, especially in environments where local access is a concern.

Defensive priority

Defenders should prioritize verifying log storage and reviewing access controls for Guardium Data Protection instances, especially in environments where local access is a concern.

Recommended defensive actions

  • Verify log storage and access controls for Guardium Data Protection instances
  • Review and update incident response plans for potential log-related security incidents
  • Monitor system logs for sensitive information exposure

Evidence notes

The CVE record and source item provide details on the vulnerability, but additional information on exploitation or affected systems is limited. Defenders should verify log storage and access controls for Guardium Data Protection instances, review incident response plans for potential log-related security incidents, and monitor system logs for sensitive information exposure. The source item and CVE record have limited information on affected scope and exploitation.

Sources and references

Verified primary and authoritative sources

  • CVE-2026-87980 CVE Program record

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-87980

    CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.

  • CVE-2026-87980 NVD vulnerability detail

    Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified

    URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-87980

    NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.

Supplemental references

Methodology and review provenance

AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.