How severe is CVE-2024-49816?

CVE-2024-49816 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-49816 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-49816?

CVE-2024-49816 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49816?

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

Does CVE-2024-49816 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-49816 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43872.

When was CVE-2024-49816 published?

CVE-2024-49816 was published on 2024-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-49816

CVE-2024-49816 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9. 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-532.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-43872
Weakness: CWE-532
Affected product: Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager
Published: 2024-12-17
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 4.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.0, and 4.2.1 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local privileged user.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-49816?: IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 4.1, 4.1.1, 4.2.0, and 4.2.1 stores potentially sensitive information in log files that could be read by a local privileged user.
How severe is CVE-2024-49816?: CVE-2024-49816 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-49816 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-49816?: CVE-2024-49816 primarily affects Ibm Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-49816?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-49816 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-49816 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-43872.
When was CVE-2024-49816 published?: CVE-2024-49816 was published on 2024-12-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7175067

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_key_lifecycle_manager:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_key_lifecycle_manager:4.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_key_lifecycle_manager:4.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:security_guardium_key_lifecycle_manager:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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