CVE-2023-25926: IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.1.1 is vulnerable to an XML External E

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2023-25926 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) affecting security guardium key lifecycle manager. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.1.1 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources. IBM X-Force ID: 247599.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-611
Published	2024-02-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): IBM Corporation · Vendor: ibm

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-29 01:38 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 05:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm security guardium key lifecycle manager UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.0.0 and < 4.1.1.7

Fixed in: 4.1.1.7

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy security-guardium-key-lifecycle-manager || rpm -q security-guardium-key-lifecycle-manager || security-guardium-key-lifecycle-manager --version

2. UPGRADE to 4.1.1.7 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade security-guardium-key-lifecycle-manager

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade security-guardium-key-lifecycle-manager

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison security-guardium-key-lifecycle-manager sudo apt install security-guardium-key-lifecycle-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo apt-mark hold security-guardium-key-lifecycle-manager

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list security-guardium-key-lifecycle-manager sudo dnf downgrade security-guardium-key-lifecycle-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.0> sudo dnf versionlock add security-guardium-key-lifecycle-manager

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-25926?

security guardium key lifecycle manager: upgrade to 4.1.1.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-25926 being exploited?

CVE-2023-25926 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-25926 affect?

CVE-2023-25926 affects security guardium key lifecycle manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.1.1 is vulnerable to an XML External Entity Injection (XXE) attack when processing XML data. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to expose sensitive info

How urgent is CVE-2023-25926?

Priority 37/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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