CVE-2026-78537
IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager is affected by a security vulnerability
IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 4.1, 4.1.1, 4.2, 4.2.1, 5.0, and 5.1 could allow a local attacker to obtain sensitive information due to the use of a weak cryptographic algorithm.
Fixes and workarounds
Fix
IBM encourages customers to update their systems promptly. Principal Product and Version(s)Remediation/FixesIBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager (GKLM) v4.1 1. Download IBM Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager https://www.ibm.com/docs/en/gklm/5.x?topic=software-download-instructions
Source: CNA: ibmFix
The reporting source identifies this reference as a patch. Check the advisory for affected versions and supported release branches.
Source: CNA: ibmAffected products and versions
| Product | Versions | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager IBM |
4.1 (affected) 4.1.1 (affected) 4.2 (affected) 4.2.1 (affected) 5.0 (affected) 5.1 (affected) |
CNA: ibm |
Version ranges are source assertions. Check the vendor advisory and your installed configuration before determining exposure.
CVSS assessments
| Version / score | Vector | Authority |
|---|---|---|
| 3.1 / 6.8 medium |
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:L/A:N | CNA: ibm |
Exploit evidence
No exploit evidence in collected sources. This is not proof of no exploitation.
References
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/7292031CNA: ibm · vendor-advisory, patch
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