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CVE-2026-81656

8.8 HIGH
  1. Published18 Sept 2026

Description

IBM Guardium Data Protection 12.2 is vulnerable to a SQL injection vulnerability in the New Query Builder REST Processor. A low-privileged authenticated user can inject SQL statements through the newQueryBuilder REST endpoint, potentially resulting in unauthorized access to data and impact to the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Remediation

No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2026-81656 being actively exploited?

CVE-2026-81656 is not in the CISA KEV catalog.

How severe is CVE-2026-81656?

CVE-2026-81656 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated high.

How do I fix CVE-2026-81656?

Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.

How Secuno handles this

Secuno correlates vulnerabilities like CVE-2026-81656 against the real software inventory on every managed device, every day. Rather than a static severity, each match is scored in context: exploit availability, EPSS, the asset's exposure, and business criticality decide where it lands in the queue. If an affected version is present anywhere across your portfolio, it surfaces automatically with a prioritised remediation path.

Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.