CVE-2023-25686

Name: CVE-2023-25686
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-21T16:15:12.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.17%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-25686 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.1.1 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 247601.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% 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 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 247601.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.17%

6.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-522

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/247601VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6962729Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247601VDB 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-2023-25686?

IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.1.1 stores user credentials in plain clear text which can be read by a local user. IBM X-Force ID: 247601.

How severe is CVE-2023-25686?

CVE-2023-25686 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25686?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-25686?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

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Source: NVD / NIST