CVE-2025-25023: IBM Security Guardium 11.4 and 12.1 could allow a privileged user to read any file on the system due to incorr

Routine

MEDIUM 4.9UPGRADE

CVE-2025-25023 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.9) affecting security guardium. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

IBM Security Guardium 11.4 and 12.1 could allow a privileged user to read any file on the system due to incorrect privilege assignment.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	4.9 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	High
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 70%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-266
Published	2025-04-09
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

2025-04-09 14:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 09:00 UTCUpdated Record last modified

ibm security guardium UPGRADE

Affected: >= 11.4 and <= 12.1

Fixed in: newer than 12.1

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 11.4

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy security-guardium || rpm -q security-guardium || security-guardium --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 12.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade security-guardium

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade security-guardium

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 11.4 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison security-guardium sudo apt install security-guardium=<VERSION_BEFORE_11.4> sudo apt-mark hold security-guardium

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

dnf --showduplicates list security-guardium sudo dnf downgrade security-guardium-<VERSION_BEFORE_11.4> sudo dnf versionlock add security-guardium

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-2025-25023?

security guardium: upgrade to newer than 12.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-25023 being exploited?

CVE-2025-25023 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-2025-25023 affect?

CVE-2025-25023 affects security guardium. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.9). IBM Security Guardium 11.4 and 12.1 could allow a privileged user to read any file on the system due to incorrect privilege assignment.

How urgent is CVE-2025-25023?

Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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