CVE-2023-25923

Name: CVE-2023-25923
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-03-21T16:15:12.947+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.67%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-25923 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium Key Lifecycle Manager 3.0, 3.0.1, 4.0, 4.1, and 4.1.1 could allow an attacker to upload files that could be used in a denial of service attack due to incorrect authorization. IBM X-Force ID: 247629.. EPSS estimates a 0.67% 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 could allow an attacker to upload files that could be used in a denial of service attack due to incorrect authorization. IBM X-Force ID: 247629.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.67%

47.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-863

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/247629VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6962729Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/247629VDB 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-2023-25923?

How severe is CVE-2023-25923?

CVE-2023-25923 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.67% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-25923?

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