CVE-2023-25926: IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager XML external entity injection

Published Mar 9, 2023
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Updated

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.

Other sources

IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager could allow a local privileged user to escalate their privileges to a higher level of access.

IBM

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager<=3.0
IBM Security Key Lifecycle Manager<=3.0.1
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager<=4.0
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager<=4.1
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager<=4.1.1
All of the following
IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager>=3.0.0<4.1.1.7
Any of the following
IBM AIX
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Mar 9, 2023
CVE Published
via IBM·12:00 AM
Feb 29, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:38 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-25926?

The severity of CVE-2023-25926 is significant due to its potential for XML External Entity Injection, allowing attackers to expose sensitive information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-25926?

To fix CVE-2023-25926, update to the latest patched version of IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager.

3

Which versions of IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager are affected by CVE-2023-25926?

Versions 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.1.1 of IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager are affected by CVE-2023-25926.

4

What kind of attack does CVE-2023-25926 enable?

CVE-2023-25926 enables XML External Entity Injection attacks, which can lead to the disclosure of sensitive data.

5

Can a remote attacker exploit CVE-2023-25926?

Yes, a remote attacker can exploit CVE-2023-25926 to expose sensitive information or consume memory resources.

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