How severe is CVE-2023-25921?

CVE-2023-25921 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-25921 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-25921?

CVE-2023-25921 affects Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25921?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2023-25921 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-25921 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-29809.

When was CVE-2023-25921 published?

CVE-2023-25921 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-25921

CVE-2023-25921 is a high-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-29809
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager
Published: 2024-02-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.1.1 allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. IBM X-Force ID: 247620.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-25921?: IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.1.1 allows the attacker to upload or transfer files of dangerous types that can be automatically processed within the product's environment. IBM X-Force ID: 247620.
How severe is CVE-2023-25921?: CVE-2023-25921 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-25921 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-25921?: CVE-2023-25921 affects Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-25921?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2023-25921 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-25921 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-29809.
When was CVE-2023-25921 published?: CVE-2023-25921 was published on 2024-02-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_key_lifecycle_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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