CVE-2024-49818: IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 4.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.0, and 4.2.1 could allow a remote attacker to ob

Routine

MEDIUM 4.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2024-49818 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) 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 4.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.0, and 4.2.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in further attacks against the system.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-209
Published	2024-12-17
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

2024-12-17 18:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm security guardium key lifecycle manager DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.1.0 · 4.1.1 · 4.2.0 · 4.2.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.1.0

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. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison security-guardium-key-lifecycle-manager sudo apt install security-guardium-key-lifecycle-manager=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.0> sudo apt-mark hold security-guardium-key-lifecycle-manager

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list security-guardium-key-lifecycle-manager sudo dnf downgrade security-guardium-key-lifecycle-manager-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.1.0> 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-2024-49818?

security guardium key lifecycle manager: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-49818 being exploited?

CVE-2024-49818 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-2024-49818 affect?

CVE-2024-49818 affects security guardium key lifecycle manager. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 4.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.0, and 4.2.1 could allow a remote attacker to obtain sensitive information when a detailed technical error message is returned in the browser. This information could be used in f

How urgent is CVE-2024-49818?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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