How severe is CVE-2023-26271?

CVE-2023-26271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-26271 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-26271?

CVE-2023-26271 affects Ibm Guardium Cloud Key Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26271?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-26271 published?

CVE-2023-26271 was published on 2023-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-26271

CVE-2023-26271 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Guardium Cloud Key Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-307.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-307
Affected product: Ibm Guardium Cloud Key Manager
Published: 2023-08-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (IBM Guardium Cloud Key Manager (GCKM) 1.10.3)) uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 248126.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-26271?: IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (IBM Guardium Cloud Key Manager (GCKM) 1.10.3)) uses an inadequate account lockout setting that could allow a remote attacker to brute force account credentials. IBM X-Force ID: 248126.
How severe is CVE-2023-26271?: CVE-2023-26271 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-26271 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-26271?: CVE-2023-26271 affects Ibm Guardium Cloud Key Manager. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-26271?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-26271 published?: CVE-2023-26271 was published on 2023-08-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:guardium_cloud_key_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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