CVE-2023-25684

Name: CVE-2023-25684
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-21T17:15:11.883+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.97%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-25684 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.1.1 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially crafted SQL statements, which could allow the attacker to view, add, modify or delete information in the back-end database. EPSS estimates a 0.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.1.1 is vulnerable to SQL injection. A remote attacker could send specially crafted SQL statements, which could allow the attacker to view, add, modify or delete information in the back-end database. IBM X-Force ID: 247597.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.97%

57.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-89

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	3.0
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	3.0.1
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	4.0
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	4.1
Ibm	Security Key Lifecycle Manager	4.1.1

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247597VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6962729Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247597VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6962729Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 21, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-25684?

How severe is CVE-2023-25684?

CVE-2023-25684 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25684?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST