CVE-2023-26270

Name: CVE-2023-26270
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-28T01:15:09.117+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 0.70%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-26270 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (IBM Guardium Cloud Key Manager (GCKM) 1.10.3)) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an angular template injection flaw. By sending specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

IBM Security Guardium Data Encryption (IBM Guardium Cloud Key Manager (GCKM) 1.10.3)) could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by an angular template injection flaw. By sending specially crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system. IBM X-Force ID: 248119.

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

0.70%

48.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Ibm	Guardium Cloud Key Manager	<= 1.10.3

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/248119VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6995161Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/248119VDB Entry, Vendor Advisory
https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6995161Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-26270?

How severe is CVE-2023-26270?

CVE-2023-26270 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-26270?

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